Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026
This bill extends the deadline for specific regulations protecting the North Atlantic right whale from 2028 to 2035. The change directly affects the U.S. government agencies responsible for enforcing these conservation rules, such as the National Marine Fisheries Service. By updating the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, the legislation ensures that current protective measures remain in effect for an additional seven years. This adjustment allows regulators more time to gather data and potentially develop new strategies before the regulations expire.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Sep 2026
House Passage
Sep 2026
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Jun 24, 2026
Last action Sep 1, 2026
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MINOR
The bill extends the effectiveness of regulations concerning North Atlantic right whales from 2028 to 2035, a seven-year extension. A short title was also added identifying the act as the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026, signaling the bill's intent to balance whale protection with lobster fishing interests.
TIMELINE
The expiration date for certain North Atlantic right whale regulations was extended from 2028 to 2035, giving regulators seven additional years of authority under the existing framework.
TECHNICAL
A short title section was added, naming the act the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026, which clarifies the bill's purpose of protecting lobstermen while addressing right whale regulations.
Floor votes · House Sep 1, 2026
How they voted
219–196
Passed · 17 other
Total votes 432
Sep 1, 2026
D
Democratic213
90% Nay
I
Independent1
100% Nay
R
Republican218
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
6
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Sep 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H5395)
lower
Sep 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H5395)
lower
Sep 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Mrs. Dingell moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H5401)
lower
Aug 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1499 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.
lower
Aug 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-766.
lower
Jul 15, 2026
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13.
lower
Jul 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jun 24, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
lower
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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