Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

Summary

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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Timeline

1. Introduced

   Jun 24, 2026

2. Committee review

   date not recorded

3. Floor vote

   Sep 1, 2026

4. Passed chamber

   Sep 1, 2026