Washington, Oct. 9 -- Representative Mike Ezell issued the following press release:
This week, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced the bipartisan Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act (https://ezell.house.gov/UploadedFiles/ROPA_Ezell_119.pdf), legislation to strengthen cooperation among coastal states, federal agencies, and local stakeholders to address shared ocean and coastal challenges.
Regional Ocean Partnerships bring together states and stakeholders to coordinate efforts involving coastal resilience, marine resources, ocean research, and maritime economic development. These partnerships allow regions to identify shared priorities and develop solutions tailored to their uniqu...