Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022
USA117th CongressS-3664| Senate
| Updated: 12/12/2022
Cory A. Booker
Democratic Senator
New Jersey
Cosponsors (6)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022 This bill provides support for the conservation of North Atlantic right whales ( Eubalaena glacialis ). Specifically, it requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide financial assistance for certain projects designed to reduce the lethal and sub-lethal effects of human activities on North Atlantic right whales. In addition, NOAA must conduct surveys of plankton on an ongoing basis using a continuous plankton recorder.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 628.
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Advanced technology and technological innovationsAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAtlantic OceanCanadaCongressional oversightEndangered and threatened speciesInternational organizations and cooperationMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationWildlife conservation and habitat protection
Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022
USA117th CongressS-3664| Senate
| Updated: 12/12/2022
Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022 This bill provides support for the conservation of North Atlantic right whales ( Eubalaena glacialis ). Specifically, it requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide financial assistance for certain projects designed to reduce the lethal and sub-lethal effects of human activities on North Atlantic right whales. In addition, NOAA must conduct surveys of plankton on an ongoing basis using a continuous plankton recorder.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 628.
Cory A. Booker
Democratic Senator
New Jersey
Cosponsors (6)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Animals
Related Bills
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAtlantic OceanCanadaCongressional oversightEndangered and threatened speciesInternational organizations and cooperationMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationWildlife conservation and habitat protection