Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022

United States117th CongressS-3664Senate
Updated: Dec 12, 2022

Summary

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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HR-6785: Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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  3. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Senate

  4. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 628.

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