US would formally back countries keeping their land and sea rights despite rising oceans.
This bill would set a formal U.S. policy stating that rising sea levels should not cause countries to lose their statehood or their sea boundaries. It would also require the Secretary of State to report to Congress on how the U.S. is promoting this policy around the world. This aims to help low-lying island nations and other coastal states maintain their land and sea rights.
Today, there is no official U.S. policy or required report to Congress on how rising sea levels affect a country's statehood. There is also no official policy on how it affects its sea boundaries. If this bill becomes law, the U.S. would formally declare its policy. This policy states that sea level rise should not cause countries to lose their statehood or maritime zones. The Secretary of State would also be required to submit a report to Congress within 120 days, detailing U.S. efforts to promote this policy globally.
HR 3748 · 119th Congress · June 5, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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