H.R. 9436

Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

Sponsor: Michael Lawler

1 cosponsor

Jared F. Golden

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Where it stands

Introduced Jun 24
Committee Jul 15
House of Representatives Sep 1
Senate Now
Law —

Introduced Jun 24
Committee Jul 15
House of Representatives Sep 1
Senate Now
Law —

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sep 14)

Votes

On Passage · Passed, 219–196 House of Representatives · Roll Call 291 · Sep 1

Who voted how

On Motion to Recommit · Failed, 202–212 House of Representatives · Roll Call 290 · Sep 1

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Official summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service.

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.

Text of the bill

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Sec. 1. Short title Added Aug 27

Sec. 2. Extension of effectiveness of certain regulations concerning North Atlantic right whale Since introduced

Section 101 of division JJ of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (16 U.S.C. 1387 note) is amended by striking 2028 each place it appears and inserting 2035.