HR 8509
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective.
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to extend the timeframe for specific regulations designed to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. Currently, these regulations are set to expire in 2028. This bill would push the expiration date to 2035, providing regulators with more time to implement and assess the effectiveness of these conservation measures. The goal is to bolster efforts to prevent further decline of this vulnerable whale population.
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Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] Begich
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