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To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a climate impact management plan for the conservation of certain marine mammal species, and for other purposes.

4/28/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8496

The bill titled "To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972" introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8496 on April 27, 2026, aims to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a climate impact management plan for the conservation of specific marine mammal species along with other related purposes.

Current Status of Bill HR 8496

Bill HR 8496 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2026. Bill HR 8496 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 27, 2026.  Bill HR 8496's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of April 27, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8496

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8496

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8496

To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a climate impact management plan for the conservation of certain marine mammal species, and for other purposes.
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a climate impact management plan for the conservation of certain marine mammal species, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8496

Julia Brownley
Julia Brownley
CaliforniaDemocrat
Dave Min
Dave Min
CaliforniaIndependent
Seth Magaziner
Seth Magaziner
Rhode IslandDemocrat
Raja Krishnamoorthi
Raja Krishnamoorthi
IllinoisDemocrat
Steve Cohen
Steve Cohen
TennesseeDemocrat
Ed Case
Ed Case
HawaiiDemocrat

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