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Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act: New Conservation Management Plans

This Act mandates the government to establish management plans to protect vulnerable marine mammals from the adverse effects of climate change. Citizens gain the ability to participate in this process through public consultations on the list of endangered species and conservation strategies. The implementation of these plans means federal agencies must align their actions to support conservation goals, potentially impacting regulations related to fisheries and other maritime activities.
Key points
The government must create a list of marine mammals threatened by climate change within 24 months.
A detailed Climate Impact Management Plan (CIMP) will be developed for each listed species to enhance resilience and reduce human impacts.
All federal agencies must ensure their actions are consistent with marine mammal protection plans.
A monitoring program will be established to track climate change impacts on marine mammals, including their interactions with fisheries.
Total funding of $6 million annually (2024-2028) is authorized for NOAA, the Department of the Interior, and the Marine Mammal Commission.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1383
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Process start date: 2023-03-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1383.

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 2023-03-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government must create a list of marine mammals threatened by climate change within 24 months.
  • A detailed Climate Impact Management Plan (CIMP) will be developed for each listed species to enhance resilience and reduce human impacts.
  • All federal agencies must ensure their actions are consistent with marine mammal protection plans.
  • A monitoring program will be established to track climate change impacts on marine mammals, including their interactions with fisheries.
  • Total funding of $6 million annually (2024-2028) is authorized for NOAA, the Department of the Interior, and the Marine Mammal Commission.
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. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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Environment