To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9436
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Environmental Protection
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-24: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-02T22:16:40Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation extends the effectiveness of specific regulations related to the North Atlantic right whale that were originally established under prior law.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 101 of Division JJ of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (codified at 16 U.S.C. 1387 note).
- Replaces the year "2028" with "2035" wherever it appears in that section.
- This change applies uniformly to the referenced regulations without altering their content.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Extends the sunset date for the affected regulations by seven years, from 2028 to 2035.
- Maintains the original regulatory framework without introducing new rules or requirements.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies responsible for marine mammal oversight would continue applying the regulations for an additional period.
- Industries and activities potentially subject to the regulations (such as certain maritime operations) would face the same requirements for a longer timeframe.
- No direct effects on international relations are specified in the bill.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Federal agencies involved in marine resource management.
- Commercial fishing and shipping sectors operating in areas where the regulations apply.
- Coastal communities and organizations focused on marine wildlife protection.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The bill represents a straightforward extension of an existing statutory provision through amendment rather than new standalone authority.
- It operates within Congress's appropriations and legislative oversight powers over federal regulations.
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Sponsor
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Cosponsors (1)
Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-24: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2026-06-24: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-24: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective. — issued 2026-06-24 — PDF (2 pages)