HR 7332 United States House · 119th Congress

Whale CHARTS Act of 2026

The Whale CHARTS Act of 2026 establishes a program to protect migratory whales and other large cetaceans through improved mapping, monitoring, and mitigation measures. It requires the creation of detailed, high-resolution maps of whale habitats, including calving grounds and migration routes, which will be integrated into vessel navigation systems to prevent collisions. The bill authorizes $8 million annually through 2030 for mapping, surveys, and a $10 million grant program to fund new detection technologies that reduce harmful interactions between whales and ocean users. It also mandates regular reporting to Congress on the program's effectiveness and progress in filling knowledge gaps about whale habitats.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Feb 2026

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Introduced Feb 3, 2026 Last action Jul 21, 2026

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Jul 21, 2026

Lower · Passed

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lower

Jul 14, 2026

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

lower

Feb 3, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

lower

Feb 3, 2026

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1 primary · 25 co-sponsors