H.R. 9621 Introduced Environmental Protection

Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026

To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow for the taking of pinnipeds on the Columbia River, its tributaries, and the waters of the State of Washington to protect species of salmon listed as endangered species or threatened species and other nonlisted species of fish, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] Introduced July 9, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action September 15, 2026

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Actions

  1. Sep 15, 2026 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  2. Sep 15, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. Sep 15, 2026 Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
  4. Jul 21, 2026 Subcommittee Hearings Held
  5. Jul 14, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
  6. Jul 9, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  7. Jul 9, 2026 Introduced in House

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