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H.R. 9436 (119th): Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 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.

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Rankings updated October 26, 2026, 11:44 AM ET · Votes through September 30, 2026
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Recorded summary

This bill extends the deadline for the National Marine Fisheries Service to issue new regulations protecting the endangered Atlantic large whale from certain lobster and crab fishing gear, moving it from 2028 to 2035. Current law requires those regulations to address American lobster and Jonah crab fisheries by using existing and innovative gear technologies to reduce whale entanglement risk. The bill's title is 'On Passage,' but the summary identifies it as the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026.

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Theological note: The bill concerns the stewardship of God's creation, including the protection of an endangered species, alongside the livelihoods of fishing communities. Its issue relevance lies in weighing prudent regulatory timing against the duty to protect vulnerable creatures from avoidable harm. It does not directly authorize or advance a moral evil.

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Recorded votes

Roll 290 · 1-Sep-2026 5:55 PM · On Motion to Recommit · Failed

Yea 202 · Nay 212 · Other 18

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Roll 291 · 1-Sep-2026 6:00 PM · On Passage · Passed

Yea 219 · Nay 196 · Other 17

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