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H.R. 9436, the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026, passed the House on September 1, 2026.

H.R. 9436 — Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

Public Lands & Wildlife

What it does

This bill extends the expiration date of certain North Atlantic right whale regulations from 2028 to 2035, giving the fishing industry (particularly lobstermen) an additional seven years before those rules take effect. The bill amends the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act to delay implementation of whale-protection measures that were originally set to begin in 2028.

Quorum's transparency scan gave Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 a high transparency warning.

What happens next

H.R. 9436 passed the House. It now moves to the other chamber.

Who is behind it

Filed by Michael Lawler. Cosponsored by Jared Golden.

Correlative observation from public records — not evidence of coordination or wrongdoing, and not financial advice.
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