Rep. Sam Farr

District California 17th
Key Coastal Communities Monterey & Santa Cruz
Party Democratic
Terms 10th
Committees Appropriations
Caucuses: Co-Chair & Founder, House Oceans Caucus
Quote from Website "Through my position as co-chair of the House Oceans Caucus, I continue to provide leadership on ocean policy in Congress. During my tenure in Congress, I have consistently fought for funding and development of ocean activities and programs, especially as administered through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration."
Websites www.farr.house.gov, www.friendsoffarr.org
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Leadership: As the lead author and tireless champion of a truly visionary piece of legislation - H.R. 21, the Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act ("OCEANS 21") - Rep. Farr has shown his commitment to healthy oceans, and his leadership skills. Oceans-21 would implement key recommendations of the Pew Oceans Commission and U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy with common-sense solutions.

Rep. Farr has sponsored the following legislation:

He has added his support to other important ocean legislation by cosponsoring the following bills:

Check out our youtube featuring Rep. Sam Farr and David Wilmot, Ph.D. of Ocean Champions.