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H.R. 8496 · 119th Congress

Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act of 2026

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IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Apr 27, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. Apr 27, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Donald S. Beyer, Jr. D-VA-8
  • Suzanne Bonamici D-OR-1
  • Ed Case D-HI-1
  • Steve Cohen D-TN-9
  • Raja Krishnamoorthi D-IL-8
  • Ted Lieu D-CA-36
  • Seth Magaziner D-RI-2
  • Doris O. Matsui D-CA-7
  • Dave Min D-CA-47