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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 27, 2026
BillsAnimalsH.R. 8509Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 8509In CommitteeAnimals

To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective.

Sponsor: Rep. Golden, Jared F. (D-ME)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 27, 2026
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Introduced
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House committee
Apr 27
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Senate
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.

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Cosponsors (2)

MR
NR
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Activity timeline

Apr 27
Apr 27
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 27
Apr 27
Introduced in House
Apr 27
Apr 27
Introduced in House
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Apr 27
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 27
Introduced in House
Apr 27
Introduced in House

All 2 cosponsors

0 Democrats · 2 Republicans
Republicans (2)

In the news

Press Release: Congressman Jared Golden Votes in Favor of Resolution to Constrain US Military Action in Iran - Quiver Quantitative
Bill to delay right whale regulations gains support from Trump and Maine fishermen - newscentermaine.com
The 119th Congress: Playing Politics with Extinction - defenders.org
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