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

Marine Mammal Act Faces Pressure From Climate, Competing Uses - Legis1
House Passes North Atlantic Right Whale Regulation Extension - Legis1
Representative Jared F. Golden has filed a new financial disclosure - here’s what we see - Quiver Quantitative
US congressional committee votes to extend moratorium on new right whale regulations through 2035 - SeafoodSource
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