United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 R · 3 D cosponsors

HR 4487 — SAVE North Atlantic Right Whales Act of 2021

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act of 2021 or the SAVE Right Whales Act of 2021 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 the conservation of such whales. In addition, NOAA must conduct surveys of plankton on an ongoing basis using a continuous plankton recorder.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 539 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4487 do?
Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act of 2021 or the SAVE Right Whales Act of 2021 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 the conservation of such whales. In addition, NOAA must conduct surveys of plankton on an ongoing basis using a continuous plankton recorder.
Who sponsors HR 4487?
HR 4487 is sponsored by Murphy, Stephanie N. (Democratic), Buchanan, Vern (Republican), Mast, Brian J. (Republican), Castor, Kathy (Democratic), Posey, Bill (Republican), Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (Republican), Rice, Kathleen M. (Democratic), and Rutherford, John H. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 4487?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4487?
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