United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 2959 — Hudson River Protection Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill prohibits vessel anchoring in certain locations of the Hudson River, specifically outside of established anchorage grounds prior to January 1, 2021.

  • Section 8437

    subsection (d) and (e)

    The removal of these subsections clears the path for new regulations on anchoring.

  • Section 8437

    (c) Prohibition.--The Commandant shall prohibit any vessel anchoring on the reach of the Hudson River described in subsection (a) unless such anchoring is within anchorage grounds established before January 1, 2021.

    This new prohibition specifically limits where vessels can anchor on the Hudson River.

  • Section 8437

    subsection (c)

    Redesignating subsection (c) to (d) updates the structure of the existing law.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 2959?
HR 2959 is sponsored by Ryan, Patrick (Democratic) and Lawler, Michael (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2959?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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