Extends through 2035 the period during which certain North Atlantic right whale regulations under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 remain in effect, replacing the current 2028 date.

Official title: Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

Next stop Senate: awaiting action

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House

Introduced 24-JUN-2026

Referred 24-JUN-2026

Approved by committee 15-JUL-2026

Reported 27-AUG-2026

On the calendar 27-AUG-2026

Passed 01-SEP-2026

Senate

Received 14-SEP-2026

Key points

Replaces each instance of the 2028 expiration date in Section 101 of division JJ of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 with 2035
Amends existing federal law governing North Atlantic right whale regulations
Short title: Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

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Official CRS summary

Covers an older version. The newest CRS summary describes the bill as of "Reported to House" (27-AUG-2026); the text has changed since (Engrossed in House, 01-SEP-2026).

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Committee referrals (2)

Natural Resources Committee (House)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee (Senate)

Policy area

Animals

Sponsor Michael Lawler (R-NY) Cosponsors · 1

■ 1 D

1 Democrat

Jared F. Golden

congress.gov page Referred in Senate (14-SEP-2026) Engrossed in House (01-SEP-2026) Reported in House (27-AUG-2026) Introduced in House (24-JUN-2026) House: On passage Passed, 219-196, 01-SEP-2026 House: On motion to recommit Failed, 202-212, 01-SEP-2026