119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jun 24, 2026
Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Reported to House (Aug 27, 2026)
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.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
House · Sep 1, 2026 · Roll call 291 · Passed
House · Sep 1, 2026 · Roll call 290 · Failed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H5395) Roll call details
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H5395) Roll call details
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 212 (Roll no. 290). Roll call details
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5408-5409)
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.
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Mrs. Dingell moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H5401)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9436.
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.
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Loading lobbying reportsConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5395-5401)
Rules 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.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 667.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-766.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-766.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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Coverage: reports for 2025 onward, posted Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 23, 2026.
13 citations.
NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$390,000
Spent on own lobbying
…certain unsafe vessels from international manufacturers entering the US marketplace. Executive Order 14430 Restoring American Saltwater Angling and Recreation. H.R. 9436, the North East Lobsterman, Supporting technological solutions to mammals and access and modern fisheries management.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY · lobbying firm or registrant: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Natural Resources
$80,000
Spent on own lobbying
…hark fisheries management; North Atlantic right whale vessel speed rule; Big Cat Public Safety Act implementation; Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 (HR9436).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
EARTHJUSTICE ACTION · lobbying firm or registrant: EARTHJUSTICE ACTION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Natural Resources
$142,000
Spent on own lobbying
…026 ReSCUE Oceans Act (no bill number) H.R. 9621 - Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026 H.R. 9901 - Safeguarding Endangered Species Act H.R. 9436 - Northeast Lobstermen Protection Act H.R. 8919 - Protect Gulf Life Act Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act (no bill number) S. 239 - Crow Revenue…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NEW ENGLAND FISHERMAN'S STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: KELLEY DRYE & WARREN LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Amount not reported
Northeast Lobstermens Protection Act of 2026 (H.R. 9436) - extension of moratorium on Northeast lobster fishery MMPA restrictions pending further research and data collection
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE · lobbying firm or registrant: DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Animals
$70,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Migratory Bird Management Program funding, BLM Plant Conservation and Restoration Program, FS Research and Development Program, Marine Minerals Administration H.R. 9436 - Northeast Lobstermen Protection Act H.R. 9590- Safe for Manatees Act H.R. 9621 - Northwest Endangered Salmon Protection Act of 2026 H.R. 9901 - Safeguarding…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ENVIRONMENT AMERICA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: ENVIRONMENT AMERICA, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
Oppose H.R. 9436 which would endanger right whales by preventing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration from implementing certain new protections against fishing g…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
OCEANA · lobbying firm or registrant: SNYDER GRESSARD STRATEGY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Natural Resources
Amount not reported
Appropriations for NOAA; NDAA oil, gas, deep sea mining, ESA, HR 9436
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. View filing
ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY · lobbying firm or registrant: TAI GINSBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 15, 2026 · issue area: Animals
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Outreach related to H.R. 9436. Outreach related to NOAA biannual surveys of Cook Inlet beluga whales (no bill number).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE · lobbying firm or registrant: TAI GINSBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 14, 2026 · issue area: Animals
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 9436). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding international conservation, the exotic pet trade, disaster response, and wildlife trafficking (no bill number,…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
STATE OF MAINE-DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES · lobbying firm or registrant: CAPITOL HILL POLICY GROUP LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 8, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to fishery management and regulation; FY2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.8845); H.R.9436, Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY · lobbying firm or registrant: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Natural Resources
$100,000
Spent on own lobbying
…hark fisheries management; North Atlantic right whale vessel speed rule; Big Cat Public Safety Act implementation; Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 (HR9436).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE · lobbying firm or registrant: TAI GINSBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Animals
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 8509, H.R. 9436). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding international conservation, the exotic pet trade, disaster response, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 3199/S. 15…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE · lobbying firm or registrant: DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Animals
$270,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Migratory Bird Management Program funding, BLM Plant Conservation and Restoration Program, FS Research and Development Program, Marine Minerals Administration H.R. 9436 - extension of NARW rider (Rep. Lawler) Pinniped Predation Discussion Draft (no bill number) Manatee Draft Bill (no bill number) House No Bill Number - MMPA Re…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing