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H.R. 6785

Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022

Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022

This bill provides support for the conservation of North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis).

Specifically, it requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide financial assistance for projects designed to reduce the lethal and sub-lethal effects of human activities on North Atlantic right whales.

In addition, NOAA must conduct surveys of plankton on an ongoing basis using a continuous plankton recorder.

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6](D-MA)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  4. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022 — Informed