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BillHR 8450 · 119

Save Willy Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 22, 2026
Cosponsors
9
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 22, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires measures to protect and conserve whale populations, particularly focusing on orca conservation efforts. Establishes guidelines for safe whale viewing and interaction practices.

Sponsored By

Sam T. Liccardo
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 22, 2026
  3. Apr 22, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects whale populations, particularly orcas, by implementing conservation measures to protect them, and also impacts the whale watching tourism industry by establishing safe viewing guidelines.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
10backers
  • Democratic10
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (9)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeTransportation and Infrastructure Committee
IntroducedApr 22, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.