Protect marine mammals from the negative impacts of climate change.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act of 2026?
The Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act of 2026, known as H.R. 8496, has been in the House Committee on Natural Resources since April 26, 2026. The committee members must act next to hold a vote or hearing, but most bills fail because they never receive this committee consideration. This effort follows the path of H.R. 1383, which expired in the previous session without reaching a vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act of 2026 (H.R. 8496 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 1383 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1383 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Julia Brownley (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.