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To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to authorize intentional lethal take by certain Indian Tribes of California sea lions and Steller sea lions in a specified portion of the Columbia River, and for other purposes.

7/10/2026, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9637

The bill titled "To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972" introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 9637 on July 9, 2026, aims to authorize intentional lethal take by certain Indian Tribes of California sea lions and Steller sea lions in a designated area of the Columbia River.

Current Status of Bill HR 9637

Bill HR 9637 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2026. Bill HR 9637 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 9, 2026.  Bill HR 9637's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of July 9, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9637

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9637

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9637

To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to authorize intentional lethal take by certain Indian Tribes of California sea lions and Steller sea lions in a specified portion of the Columbia River, and for other purposes.
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to authorize intentional lethal take by certain Indian Tribes of California sea lions and Steller sea lions in a specified portion of the Columbia River, and for other purposes.

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