HB4323: Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To prohibit the issuance of an interim or final rule that amends, updates, modifies, or replaces the North Atlantic Right Whale vessel strike reduction rule until mitigation protocols are fully developed and deployed.
Plain-language summary
This bill would prevent the federal government from issuing new or updated rules about reducing ship strikes on North Atlantic right whales until safety protocols are completely developed and put in place. Ship strikes occur when vessels hit whales, which harms both the whales and shipping operations. The bill was introduced in the House in 2023 and has not yet been voted on or advanced to . It affects fishing and shipping industries, environmental regulators, and marine conservation efforts.
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HB4323: Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Earl Carter
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (21)
Mary Peltola
Greg Murphy
John Rutherford
Nancy Mace
Laurel Lee