House bill proposed to extend North Atlantic right whale regulations
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Representative [Name not provided in text] introduced this bill in the House to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. The goal is to extend the expiration date for certain existing regulations regarding the North Atlantic right whale.
Why it matters: This is a technical administrative fix intended to prevent existing whale protection rules from expiring before new or updated regulations are finalized.
Who it affects
- Commercial fishing and shipping industries operating near North Atlantic right whale habitats
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Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document