All Roll Calls
Yes: 421 • No: 408
119-hr-9436119th CongressWALLET
Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Passed House
Summary
Extends the regulatory timeframe protecting the North Atlantic right whale by changing the statutory expiration year from 2028 to 2035. It amends a cross-reference in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 by striking every instance of "2028" and inserting "2035", so the lobster-area rules tied to that statute remain effective through 2035.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Whale rules extended to 2035 for lobstermen
If enacted, this bill would extend the current North Atlantic right whale rules from 2028 to 2035. Lobster and other commercial fishing operators in the regulated Northeast areas would keep the same compliance duties for seven more years. It would not add new requirements, funding, or enforcement changes beyond the time extension. The change would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
ME • D
Sponsored 6/24/2026
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 9/1/2026
On Motion to Recommit
Yes: 202 • No: 212
house vote • 9/1/2026
On Passage
Yes: 219 • No: 196