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HR9436Referred to Committee

To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-24
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Michael Lawler
Michael Lawler
Republican · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 91.8% (573 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Abortion Rights$3k

Full profile: /officials/L000599

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Jared F. Golden (D-ME-2)Original· 2026-06-24

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-06-24

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2026-06-24

Plain-English Summary

The proposal would extend rules designed to protect North Atlantic right whales, which are an endangered species facing threats from ship strikes and fishing gear entanglement. The extension would keep existing regulations in place longer, affecting shipping companies, fishing operations, and maritime industries that operate in waters where these whales live. This gives environmental protections more time to remain active while potentially allowing for further study or development of additional conservation measures.

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