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H.R. 9436 119th Congress House

Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

Official title: 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: June 24, 2026 Introduced by: Michael Lawler Republican · New York See on congress.gov
Animals Agricultural equipment and machineryAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsFishesMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheries
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Sep 14, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 1, 2026 · 6:02 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 1, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.
Sep 1, 2026 · 6:02 PM EDT
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H5395)
Sep 1, 2026 · 5:56 PM EDT
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 212 (Roll no. 290).
Sep 1, 2026 · 5:48 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5408-5409)
Sep 1, 2026 · 4:17 PM EDT
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Sep 1, 2026 · 4:17 PM EDT
Mrs. Dingell moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H5401)
Sep 1, 2026 · 4:16 PM EDT
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 1, 2026 · 3:28 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9436.
Sep 1, 2026 · 3:27 PM EDT
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5395-5401)
Sep 1, 2026 · 4:17 PM EDT
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9436, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Dingell demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 1, 2026 · 3:27 PM EDT
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.
Aug 31, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1499 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.
Aug 27, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 667.
Aug 27, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-766.
Jul 15, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13.
Jul 15, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 1, 2026 House · vote #291 On Passage Passed 219–196 See who voted →
Sep 1, 2026 House · vote #290 On Motion to Recommit Failed 202–212 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 269 – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1499, that in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recomm… Agreed to Sep 1, 2026
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What's happening now September 14, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

This bill extends the deadline from 2028 to 2035 for the National Marine Fisheries Service to issue new regulations that protect the endangered Atlantic large whale from certain lobster and crab fishing gear. Under current law, the new regulations must include requirements for the American lobster and Jonah crab fisheries to utilize existing and innovative fishing gear technologies as appropriate to reduce the risk of whales becoming entangled in their gear.

 Hearings & markups 2
 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 8509 To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning t…
  • HRES 1499 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activit…
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 14

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Golden, Jared F.
Maine · Jun 24, 2026
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 9436: Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-9436/
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