HR 9436 · 119th Congress — Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026
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…
- Congress
- 119
- Bill
- HR 9436
- Status
- Latest Action
- Introduced
- 2026-06-24
- Latest action date
- 2026-09-01
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 use existing and innovative fishing gear technologies as appropriate to reduce the risk of whales becoming entangled in their gear. Right now, the latest action is: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The listed sponsor is Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] [R].
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Latest action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsors
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Republican · New York · House District 17 · Republican