Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act of 2026
This bill amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act to require federal officials to identify marine mammal species and populations facing population declines due to climate change. It mandates the creation of specific management plans for these species, which must include strategies to reduce human impacts, monitor interactions with fisheries, and improve habitat resiliency. The legislation also establishes a new monitoring program to track climate effects and authorizes funding for these conservation efforts from 2027 through 2031.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 27, 2026
Last action Apr 27, 2026
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Apr 27, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Apr 27, 2026
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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