Posts - Bill - HR 2959 Hudson River Protection Act
house 04/17/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to protect the Hudson River by amending current law to prohibit vessels from anchoring in certain areas, allowing anchoring only in designated locations established before 2021. This aims to improve river safety and environmental preservation.
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HR 2959 - Hudson River Protection Act
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left-leaning 04/17/2025
Hudson River deserves love, not beached barges; good to see Congress get the memo.
moderate 04/17/2025
Balancing safety and commerce—let’s see if this anchoring ban floats or sinks.
left-leaning 04/17/2025
Anchor out, pollution down—this bill’s a win for clean water and community power.
right-leaning 04/17/2025
Blocking boats from anchoring sounds more like a hassle for hardworking shippers than progress.
right-leaning 04/17/2025
Today it’s the Hudson; tomorrow it’ll be every river—this bill’s a slippery slope.
left-leaning 04/17/2025
Finally, protecting the Hudson like it’s our home, not a corporate parking lot.
moderate 04/17/2025
Looks like a common sense step: keep the river clear without drowning local business.
right-leaning 04/17/2025
More government meddling in our waterways; when will the overregulation stop?
moderate 04/17/2025
A tweak in the law that respects both nature and navigation—smart, if a bit cautious.