H.R. 9436 Passed the House Animals

Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective.

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Sponsor Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] Introduced June 24, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action September 14, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

HouseSep 1, 2026·Roll 291·H.R. 9436
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
On Passage

Passed219–196
R 209–2 D 10–193 I 0–1
HouseSep 1, 2026·Roll 290·H.R. 9436
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
On Motion to Recommit

Failed202–212
R 0–209 D 202–2 I 0–1

Actions

Sep 14, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 1, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 1, 2026 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H5395)
Sep 1, 2026 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H5395)
Sep 1, 2026 On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 212 (Roll no. 290).
Sep 1, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5408-5409)
Sep 1, 2026 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9436, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Dingell demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 1, 2026 The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Sep 1, 2026 Mrs. Dingell moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H5401)
Sep 1, 2026 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 1, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9436.
Sep 1, 2026 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.
Sep 1, 2026 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5395-5401)
Aug 31, 2026 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.
Aug 27, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 667.
Aug 27, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-766.
Jul 15, 2026 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13.
Jul 15, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 24, 2026 Introduced in House

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