What is the current status of HR 9436?

HR 9436 is currently: Passed House.

How did the House vote on HR 9436?

In the House, the recorded vote was 219 yea to 196 nay (Passed).

Who sponsored HR 9436?

HR 9436 was sponsored by Michael Lawler (R), Rep.

Extends North Atlantic Right Whale Regulations to 2035

IntroducedJune 24, 2026

Passed House6 days ago

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Sitting in the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

AnimalsAgricultural equipment and machineryAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsFishesMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheries

Why This Matters

This bill extends the time period for regulations protecting the North Atlantic right whale from 2028 to 2035.

If you are a lobsterman in the North Atlantic, you must follow new regulations protecting right whales until 2035.

Who this affects

Lobstermen · Fishermen

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill extends the effectiveness of certain regulations protecting the North Atlantic right whale until 2035.
2The current deadline for these regulations was set to expire in 2028.

Read the detailed summary

Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026This 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.

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