Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 (H.R. 9436)
Referred to CommitteeLatest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
9/14/2026 • Senate
Summary
Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026
This bill extends the deadline from 2028 to 2035 for the National Marine Fisheries Service to issue new regulations that protect the endangered Atlantic large whale from certain lobster and crab fishing gear. Under current law, the new regulations must include requirements for the American lobster and Jonah crab fisheries to utilize existing and innovative fishing gear technologies as appropriate to reduce the risk of whales becoming entangled in their gear.
Reported to House • 8/27/2026
Topics & Subjects
Amendments (1)
This bill has 1 amendment proposed or adopted.
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On Passage
September 1, 2026
On Motion to Recommit
September 1, 2026
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)
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Cosponsors (1)
Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
June 24, 2026
Committee Review
July 15, 2026
Floor Debate
September 1, 2026
Passed Chamber
September 1, 2026
Other Chamber
President
Failed
September 1, 2026
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Committee Reports (1)
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