H.R. 9436
HouseTo amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Sponsor: Representative unknown
The House of Representatives has passed this bill. It now moves to the Senate.
In brief
The Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 extends a federal deadline from 2028 to 2035 for the National Marine Fisheries Service to issue new regulations regarding lobster and crab fishing gear. These future regulations mandate that American lobster and Jonah crab fisheries use specific technologies to prevent the endangered Atlantic large whale from becoming entangled in equipment. The bill affects commercial fishers in the Northeast and was introduced by Representative Michael Lawler (R-NY); it has passed the House of Representatives.
Votes recorded
Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.
Timeline
Every recorded action, oldest first.
September 1, 2026 · House
Vote recorded
The House passed legislation to extend North Atlantic right whale regulations in a 219-196 vote.
Passed 219-196
Next: Awaits consideration in the Senate.
SourceSeptember 1, 2026 · House
Passed the House
The House passed legislation to extend North Atlantic right whale regulations after rejecting a motion to recommit the bill.
Passed 219-196
Next: Awaits consideration in the Senate.
Source