Explanation of HCR 8

HCR 8 is a resolution introduced in the 2025 session of the state of New Hampshire. It urges Congress to officially recognize that the Piscataqua River and Portsmouth Harbor are located within the state of New Hampshire.

The resolution emphasizes that the jurisdiction and control over the river and harbor have always been within the county of Rockingham and the state of New Hampshire. It also highlights the importance of these geographic features to the state and asserts the state's ownership of the submerged lands under the river.

Additionally, the resolution mentions that there has been a dispute over the boundary of the river between New Hampshire and Maine, which has impacted the state's ability to protect its only port of entry adequately. It calls on the New Hampshire congressional delegation to take steps to establish the boundary location and ensure that Seavey Island and Badger Island are recognized as part of the state.

Finally, the resolution requests that the duty stations of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard personnel be designated as being in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and asks the President of the United States to take action on this matter.

Rep. Joseph Barton

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