United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

HR 8496 — Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act of 2026

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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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 is in committee in the House. Introduced April 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).

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In plain language

The bill aims to create management plans to protect marine mammals affected by climate change.

This bill directs the Secretary of Commerce to develop climate impact management plans for marine mammals facing threats from climate change. It establishes procedures for listing affected species and requires public involvement in the planning process.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill could lead to enhanced conservation efforts for marine mammal species impacted by climate change.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (539)

539 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 8496?
HR 8496 is sponsored by Bonamici, Suzanne (Democratic), Min, Dave (Democratic), Cohen, Steve (Democratic), Krishnamoorthi, Raja (Democratic), Magaziner, Seth (Democratic), Case, Ed (Democratic), Matsui, Doris O. (Democratic), and Brownley, Julia (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8496?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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