HR 9436 · 119th Congress · House

Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

In committee

SponsorRep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY)

IntroducedJun 24, 2026

Policy areaAnimals

Cosponsors1

What this bill is intended to do

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 utilize existing and innovative fishing gear technologies as appropriate to reduce the risk of whales becoming entangled in their gear.

Latest action

Sep 14, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

How Congress voted · House roll call 290 · Sep 1, 2026

202 Yea212 Nay18 Not voting

Failed

How each party voted

Republicans0–209

Democrats202–2

Independents0–1

Revealed positions from the official roll call.

D60

Graded by The Quiet Ledger

The Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 extends the effectiveness of certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale from 2028 to 2035. The bill is straightforward, focusing solely on amending the date within existing legislation without introducing new provisions or financial implications.

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