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North Atlantic Right Whale Protection: Funding Conservation & Research

This act aims to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales by providing financial support for conservation projects. It focuses on reducing threats like vessel collisions and fishing gear entanglements. Citizens may indirectly benefit from improved marine ecosystems and sustainable fishing practices.
Key points
Financial assistance for organizations and individuals with expertise in right whale conservation.
Prioritization of projects reducing lethal and sub-lethal effects of human activities on whales.
Requirement for annual reporting on project progress and effectiveness.
Mandatory continuous plankton recorder surveys to understand whale food sources.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4487
Sponsor: Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-4]
Process start date: 2021-07-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAVE North Atlantic Right Whales Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4487.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial assistance for organizations and individuals with expertise in right whale conservation.
  • Prioritization of projects reducing lethal and sub-lethal effects of human activities on whales.
  • Requirement for annual reporting on project progress and effectiveness.
  • Mandatory continuous plankton recorder surveys to understand whale food sources.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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