What’s Happening Now:

Each year Congress decides how the federal government will spend its money through legislation known as appropriations bills. These bills determine how much money programs such as national marine sanctuaries will receive.

Congress has now begun the appropriations process for Fiscal Year 2027, and lawmakers are deciding which programs they want to prioritize funding. This is a pivotal time to make your voice heard. The decisions lawmakers are making now will shape our ability to continue critical work to conserve the spectacular underwater wildlife, archaeological resources, and cultural seascapes of the United States.