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H.R. 9436 House Animals

Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

House Floor
Introduced
Jun 24, 2026
Sponsor
Rep. Lawler, Michael (R-NY-17)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: received in the senate and read twice and referred to the committee on commerce, science, and transportation on Sep 14, 2026.

  1. House Introduced in House Jun 24, 2026
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Jun 24, 2026
  3. House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Jul 15, 2026
  4. House Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13. Jul 15, 2026
  5. House Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-766. Aug 27, 2026
  6. House Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 667. Aug 27, 2026
  7. House 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 31, 2026
  8. House Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H5395) Sep 1, 2026
  9. House Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5395-5401) Sep 1, 2026
  10. 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. Sep 1, 2026
  11. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9436. Sep 1, 2026
  12. House The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Sep 1, 2026
  13. House Mrs. Dingell moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H5401) Sep 1, 2026
  14. House The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. Sep 1, 2026
  15. House 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
  16. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5408-5409) Sep 1, 2026
  17. House On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 212 (Roll no. 290). Sep 1, 2026
  18. House Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 291). Sep 1, 2026
  19. House On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H5395) Sep 1, 2026
  20. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Sep 1, 2026
  21. House
    On Motion to Recommit Sep 1, 2026
    Defeated Yea 202 Nay 212 Roll Call
  22. House
    On Passage Sep 1, 2026
    Agreed Yea 219 Nay 196 Roll Call
  23. Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Sep 14, 2026

Cosponsors

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Subjects

Agricultural equipment and machineryAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsFishesMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheries

Committees

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
    • [Referred To, Sep 14, 2026]
  • Natural Resources Committee
    • [Unknown, Sep 1, 2026]
    • [Unknown, Sep 1, 2026]
    • [Reported By, Aug 27, 2026]
    • [Markup By, Jul 15, 2026]
    • [Referred To, Jun 24, 2026]

Summary

Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026This 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.

[Summary as of: Reported to House]

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