HR. 9436In Committee
Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Extends to 2035 the deadline for new whale protection regulations affecting American lobster and Jonah crab fishing gear
Key points
- Extend whale rule deadline
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-09-14 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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