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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 1, 2026
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Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael (R-NY)1 cosponsorIntroduced Jun 24, 2026
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Introduced
Jun 24
House committee
Jul 15
House floor
Sep 1
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Senate
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House · Roll 291
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Activity timeline

Sep 1
Sep 1
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 1
Sep 1
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H5395)
Sep 1
Sep 1
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H5395)
Sep 1
Sep 1
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 212 (Roll no. 290).
Sep 1
Sep 1
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5408-5409)
Sep 1
Sep 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9436, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Dingell demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 1
Sep 1
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Sep 1
Sep 1
Mrs. Dingell moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H5401)
Sep 1
Sep 1
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 1
Sep 1
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9436.
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Full action log

All 21 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Sep 1
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 1
HOUSEOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H5395)
Sep 1
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H5395)
Sep 1
HOUSEOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 212 (Roll no. 290).
Sep 1
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5408-5409)
Sep 1
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9436, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Dingell demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 1
HOUSEThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Sep 1
HOUSEMrs. Dingell moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H5401)
Sep 1
HOUSEThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 1
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9436.
Sep 1
HOUSERule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.
Sep 1
HOUSEConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5395-5401)
Aug 31
HOUSERules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1499 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.
Aug 27
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 667.
Aug 27
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-766.
Aug 27
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-766.
Jul 15
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13.
Jul 15
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 24
Introduced in House
Jun 24
Introduced in House

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