What is the current status of HR 7332?

HR 7332 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 7332?

HR 7332 was sponsored by Doris Matsui (D), Rep.

Whale Mapping and Monitoring Bill

IntroducedFebruary 3, 2026

Introduced3 months ago

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Environmental ProtectionAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsCongressional oversightEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGeography and mappingIntergovernmental relationsMammalsMarine Mammal CommissionMarine and inland water transportationWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Why This Matters

The Whale CHARTS Act of 2026 establishes a program to better understand and protect migratory whales and other large marine mammals. It focuses on mapping their locations and reducing dangers they face from human activities.

If you care about protecting whales, this bill could help reduce their risk of injury and death from ships.

Who this affects

marine biologists · conservationists · communities near whale habitats

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill creates a program to map and survey migratory whales and large cetaceans.
2It aims to improve monitoring and data collection for these marine animals.
3The bill focuses on reducing risks to whales from ship collisions.
4It also plans to develop new technologies to detect and track these whales.
5The program will coordinate with various federal agencies for effective implementation.

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Whale Mapping and Monitoring Bill

IntroducedFebruary 3, 2026

Introduced3 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Why This Matters

If you care about protecting whales, this bill could help reduce their risk of injury and death from ships.

Who this affects

marine biologists · conservationists · communities near whale habitats

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill creates a program to map and survey migratory whales and large cetaceans.
2It aims to improve monitoring and data collection for these marine animals.
3The bill focuses on reducing risks to whales from ship collisions.
4It also plans to develop new technologies to detect and track these whales.
5The program will coordinate with various federal agencies for effective implementation.

Read full document

Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly