H.R. 9436 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026
H.R. 9436 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jun 24, 2026, sponsored by Michael Lawler with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 24, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Animals
- Groups that lobbied
- 4
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael Lawler (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 24, 2026
- Passed the HouseSep 1, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sep 14, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Sep 1, 2026 · Passed219–196 - On Motion to Recommit
House · Sep 1, 2026 · Failed202–212
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Who lobbied on it
4 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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