All Roll Calls
Yes: 421 • No: 408
HR9436119th CongressWALLET
Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Passed House
Summary
This bill would extend existing North Atlantic right whale protections from 2028 to 2035.
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It replaces every reference to 2028 with 2035 in the 2023 statutory note and keeps the text of the regulations unchanged.
- Lobstermen and other regulated fishers will remain under the same rules and restrictions for seven more years because the regulations now run through 2035.
- Conservation measures for the North Atlantic right whale stay in place through 2035, preserving the current regulatory framework that supports whale protection.
- Federal agencies keep the same compliance and enforcement responsibilities without any new funding, programs, or changes to penalties.
*It does not create new funding streams or tax changes and therefore does not alter federal spending or revenues.*
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Northeast lobstermen follow rules to 2035
If enacted, current North Atlantic right whale rules would stay in effect until 2035, not 2028. Northeast lobstermen, other commercial fishermen, and vessel operators would need to keep following the same requirements through that date. The bill would not add new rules, funding, or penalties. It only extends the end date. This would keep whale protections in place longer. It would also keep the same compliance costs and operating limits for affected businesses.
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