HR 8496
Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act of 2026
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:43 AM
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This bill, the Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act of 2026, directs the Secretary of Commerce to create a plan to protect marine mammal species threatened by climate change. It requires the identification of species at risk of population decline or reduced carrying capacity within 20 and 100 years, and mandates the development of climate impact management plans with conservation strategies. The bill also establishes a monitoring program to track the effects of climate change on marine mammals and requires regular reviews and updates of the plans.
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