Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022

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Bill Number

S 3664

Introduced

Feb 16, 2022

Latest Action

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

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Topics

Advanced technology and technological innovations Animal protection and human-animal relationships Animals Atlantic Ocean Canada Congressional oversight Endangered and threatened species International organizations and cooperation Mammals Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Marine and inland water transportation Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

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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.

Actions

Dec 12, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 628.
Dec 12, 2022

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Mar 22, 2022

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 16, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 16, 2022

Introduced in Senate

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