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H.R. 9436

Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Aug 27, 2026)

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.

What just happenedSep 14, 2026

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17](R-NY)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Sep 14, 2026IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Sep 1, 2026FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 1, 2026FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H5395)

  4. Sep 1, 2026Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H5395)

  5. Sep 1, 2026FloorH36210

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 212 (Roll no. 290).

    Natural Resources Committee
  6. Sep 1, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5408-5409)

  7. Sep 1, 2026FloorH8D000

    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.

  8. Sep 1, 2026FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

  9. Sep 1, 2026FloorH36200

    Mrs. Dingell moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H5401)

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. Sep 1, 2026FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  11. Sep 1, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9436.

  12. Sep 1, 2026FloorH8D000

    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.

  13. Sep 1, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5395-5401)

  14. Aug 31, 2026FloorH1L210

    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.

  15. Aug 27, 2026CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 667.

  16. Aug 27, 2026CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-766.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Aug 27, 2026Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-766.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Jul 15, 2026Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jul 15, 2026Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Jun 24, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jun 24, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  22. Jun 24, 2026IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House