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BillHR 8509 · 119

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

Introduced
Apr 27, 2026
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 27, 2026

Bill Summary

Extends the time period for certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale to remain in effect.

Sponsored By

Jared F. Golden
Democrat · Maine · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 27, 2026
  2. Apr 27, 2026You Are Here

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

  3. TBD

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

  4. TBD

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

  5. TBD

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

Why It Matters

This bill affects the North Atlantic right whale population and the fishing industry by continuing current regulations that aim to protect the species.

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
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeNatural Resources Committee
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 27, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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.