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

HR.663 expresses Congress's opposition to deep seabed mining and exploration until a comprehensive, science-based regulatory framework is established by the International Seabed Authority that adequately protects the marine environment and dependent communities. The bill directs the President to use U.S. influence in international organizations to call for a moratorium on permitting and oppose financing for such activities until the President certifies that protective regulations are in place and submits a report detailing those regulations and their scientific basis. It affects U.S. foreign policy engagement on ocean governance and seeks to prevent deep seabed mining in international…

No official summary is available here. This one was written by AI from the bill’s text.