H.R. 9436

Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

In plain terms · AI-written

Would delay the deadline for federal regulators to issue new gear restrictions on lobster and crab fishing meant to protect endangered whales.

What it does · 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.

The “Reported to House” summary, Aug 27, 2026. Read it in full on congress.gov.

The record

Chamber: U.S. House
Status: Passed House — Passed the House. The Senate has not voted on it, so it is not close to becoming law.
Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Introduced: Jun 24, 2026
Latest action: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (Sep 1, 2026)
Subjects: Animals

Recorded floor votes

Passed — On Passage (Sep 1, 2026, 219–196, House)
Failed — On Motion to Recommit (Sep 1, 2026, 202–212, House)

Procedural and amendment votes included.

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