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Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026

7/22/2026, 8:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9621

The bill titled "To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow for the taking of pinnipeds on the Columbia River, its tributaries, and the waters of the State of Washington to protect species of salmon listed as endangered species or threatened species and other nonlisted species of fish, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on July 9, 2026.

Current Status of Bill HR 9621

Bill HR 9621 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2026. Bill HR 9621 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 9, 2026.  Bill HR 9621's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held as of July 21, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9621

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9621

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9621

Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026
Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow for the taking of pinnipeds on the Columbia River, its tributaries, and the waters of the State of Washington to protect species of salmon listed as endangered species or threatened species and other nonlisted species of fish, and for other purposes.

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