H.R. 9436
Delays new whale-protection fishing rules to 2035
Moves the deadline from 2028 to 2035 for the National Marine Fisheries Service to issue new rules on lobster and crab fishing gear meant to protect large whales.
- Pushes the deadline for the new gear rules from 2028 to 2035
- Rules cover American lobster and Jonah crab fishing
- New rules must require gear that lowers the risk of whales getting tangled
Passed the House · Senate's turn