Bill Detail

H.R. 9436

Congress: 119

Title

Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

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.

Sponsor

Rep. Michael Lawler [R-NY-17]

Status

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

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Introduced

2026-06-24

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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…

Sponsor

Rep. Michael Lawler [R-NY-17]R

Status

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

Cosponsors

Pending

LDA engagement

No active filings

Introduced

2026-06-24