The record

LegislationLegislation· Sep 2026
HR 9436 Passed House — in Senate

Sponsored by Michael Lawler (R)

Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

Delays whale-protection fishing regulations from 2028 to 2035.

Tradeoff

Gives lobster and crab fisheries seven more years before they must adopt new gear to reduce whale entanglement. Environmental groups say the delay risks endangered Atlantic large whales; the fishing industry says it needs more time to adapt.

What's in it

See official bill text

The House rejected a on September 1, 2026 (202-212). The bill then passed the House 219-196 that same day and is now in the Senate.

  1. House

    Introduced

    (Jun 24, 2026)

  2. House

    Committee on Natural Resources(Jun 24, 2026)

  3. House

    The Committee on Natural Resources voted to send it to the floor

    Reported 22 - 13(Jul 15, 2026)

    Committee report H. Rept. 119-766.

  4. House

    On

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

    Failed(Roll #290 · Sep 1, 2026)

    202 yeanay 212

  5. House

    Passage of the bill

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

    Passed(Roll #291 · Sep 1, 2026)

    219 yeanay 196

  6. Senate

    Received from the House

    on Commerce, Science, and Transportation(Sep 14, 2026)

Passage votes so far· Sep 1, 2026· 119th Congress · 2025–2027