To oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for deep seabed mining, and for other purposes.

This bill aims to halt the permitting and exploration of deep seabed mining by directing the President to advocate for a moratorium in international organizations. It highlights significant concerns, including the major risks deep seabed mining poses to marine environments, such as direct loss of unique species, large sediment plumes, and noise pollution. The legislation also notes the current insufficient scientific information to fully assess the impacts and the inconsistency of financing such activities with sustainable blue economy principles. The bill asserts that no deep seabed mining should proceed until the International Seabed Authority adopts a full and binding regulatory framework . This framework must be based on a comprehensive scientific understanding and consensus regarding potential risks to ocean ecosystems and communities. Until such a framework is certified by the President as ensuring effective marine protection, the United States will oppose investments and support for deep seabed mining.