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Federal Funding Ban for Monterey Bay Aquarium

This bill aims to stop federal funding for the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It is a response to the Aquarium's decision to red-list American lobster, which the bill's proponents argue harms the Maine lobster industry and is based on unsubstantiated data. This impacts thousands of families and businesses involved in lobster fishing.
Key points
No Federal Funds for Monterey Bay Aquarium: This means the Aquarium will no longer receive money from the U.S. government.
Protection for Lobster Industry: The goal is to support lobster fishers and businesses affected by the Aquarium's negative rating.
Scientific Data Dispute: The bill challenges the scientific basis of the Aquarium's decision, citing a lack of evidence for harm to whales from lobster fishing.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5067
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Process start date: 2022-10-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Red Listing Monterey Bay Aquarium Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5067.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-10-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • No Federal Funds for Monterey Bay Aquarium: This means the Aquarium will no longer receive money from the U.S. government.
  • Protection for Lobster Industry: The goal is to support lobster fishers and businesses affected by the Aquarium's negative rating.
  • Scientific Data Dispute: The bill challenges the scientific basis of the Aquarium's decision, citing a lack of evidence for harm to whales from lobster fishing.
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 Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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.

CATEGORIES

Environment Economy