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H.Res. 1648 · HOUSE5d
Congress at Work Resolution
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Expressing support for the designation of the first full week of November as "National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 10956 · HOUSE5d
IHS Workforce Parity Act of 2026
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Don’t Flush Babies Act
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EITC Age Parity Act of 2026
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PURGE Act
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Keep Federal Tech Talent Act
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Clothing Microplastic Transparency Act of 2026
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Right to Re-Enroll Act of 2026
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H.R. 10953 · HOUSE1w
To direct the Secretary of Heath and Human Services to establish and carry out a program for making allotments to States to pay for the cost of carrying out the State Ombudsman Program to serve as a resource to provide information and support to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
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H.R. 10952 · HOUSE1w
Health Forests Incentives Act of 2026
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H.J.Res. 221 · HOUSE1w
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal elections.
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H.Res. 1647 · HOUSE1w
Expressing support for the recognition of the week of November 1 through November 7, 2026, as "Drowsy Driving Prevention Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.Res. 1646 · HOUSE1w
Supporting the recognition of November as "Bladder Health Awareness Month", supporting efforts to increase public education, reduce stigma, and improve access to care for bladder health conditions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 10936 · HOUSE1w
Eliminating Dangerous Color Additives Act
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119th Congress · H.R. 9436 · Final

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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SubjectsAgricultural equipment and machineryAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsFishesMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheries
Sponsor
Michael V. Lawler, R-NY-17
2 terms · @RepMikeLawler
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324 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3217 · 202-225-6506
Cosponsors (1)
  • Jared F. Golden, D-ME-2Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jun 24, 2026 · 4 terms · @RepGolden
Committees (2)
  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Sep 14, 2026
  • Natural Resources Committee
    House Standing · Activity Sep 1, 2026
Actions (22)
  1. Sep 14, 2026 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. Sep 1, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Sep 1, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H5395)
  4. Sep 1, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H5395)
  5. Sep 1, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 212 (Roll no. 290).
  6. Sep 1, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5408-5409)
  7. Sep 1, 2026 · via House floor actions
    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.
  8. Sep 1, 2026 · via House floor actions
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  9. Sep 1, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Mrs. Dingell moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H5401)
  10. Sep 1, 2026 · via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  11. Sep 1, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9436.
  12. Sep 1, 2026 · via House floor actions
    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.
  13. Sep 1, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5395-5401)
  14. Aug 31, 2026 · via House floor actions
    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.
  15. Aug 27, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 667.
  16. Aug 27, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-766.
  17. Aug 27, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-766.
  18. Jul 15, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13.
  19. Jul 15, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  20. Jun 24, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  21. Jun 24, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  22. Jun 24, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedJun 24, 2026
Policy areaAnimals
RelatedH.R. 8509 · H.Res. 1499
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[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. LAWLER:H.R. 9436.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I Section 8 Clause 18 of the U.S. Constitution[Page H4246]
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