H.R. 7332 Introduced Environmental Protection

Whale CHARTS Act of 2026

To amend the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 to provide for a mapping, surveying, monitoring, and mitigation program for migratory whales and other large cetaceans.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] Introduced February 3, 2026 Cosponsors 25 (13 R, 12 D) Latest action July 21, 2026

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Actions

  1. Jul 21, 2026 Subcommittee Hearings Held
  2. Jul 14, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
  3. Feb 4, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  4. Feb 3, 2026 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  5. Feb 3, 2026 Introduced in House

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