Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-05-19T19:31:56Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8496 Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Animals. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/19/2026, 7:31 PM

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.

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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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8496

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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.