H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

2 recorded actionsWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Michael Lawler [R-NY-17]
Cosponsors: 1 · 1 Democrat
Policy area: Animals
Committees: Natural Resources Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Latest action: Sep 14, 2026 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

IntroducedJun 24, 2026
Passed the HouseSep 1, 2026
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 9436 as reported to House on Aug 27, 2026. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

Roll calls on H.R. 94362 roll calls on this measure

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Sep 1, 2026Each bar: ✓ Yea from the bottom, ✕ Nay aboveSep 1, 2026

How every member votedHouse roll call 291

House Sep 1, 2026 · the primary vote

On Passage

To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective

Passed

219 Yea 196 Nay 17 not voting

Party-line vote 12 of 415 voting members broke with their own party: 10 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

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All members432 members

Democratic213 members

Independent1 member

Republican218 members

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Cosponsors1 · 1 Democrat

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 9436 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

DJared F. Golden [D-ME-02]Original

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Who lobbied on H.R. 943610 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 9436 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE

Natural Resources · Budget/Appropriations · Animals · Homeland Security +3 more2 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFAREfiled by TAI GINSBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Animals · Budget/Appropriations2 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

NEW ENGLAND FISHERMAN'S STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATIONfiled by KELLEY DRYE & WARREN LLP

Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries2 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

Foreign Relations · Natural Resources · Budget/Appropriations2 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

EARTHJUSTICE ACTION

Chemicals/Chemical Industry · Agriculture · Energy/Nuclear · Government Issues +5 more1 filing · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

ENVIRONMENT AMERICA INCfiled by ENVIRONMENT AMERICA, INC.Its PAC: Environment America Inc. Voter Action

Energy/Nuclear · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries · Transportation · Natural Resources1 filing · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION AGENCYfiled by TAI GINSBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Budget/Appropriations · Animals1 filing · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATIONIts PAC: National Marine Manufacturers Association & Marine Retailers Association Boat PAC

Transportation · Chemicals/Chemical Industry · Environment/Superfund · Fuel/Gas/Oil +6 more1 filing · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

OCEANAfiled by SNYDER GRESSARD STRATEGY

Natural Resources1 filing · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

STATE OF MAINE-DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCESfiled by CAPITOL HILL POLICY GROUP LLC

Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries1 filing · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

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