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.
Status as of Sep 17, 2:45 PM · synced 14d ago
Introduced
2026-06-24
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Bill Engagement
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…