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Halting New Rules for North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Protection.

This bill temporarily stops the government from issuing any new or updated rules aimed at reducing vessel strikes on North Atlantic Right Whales. Changes to vessel speed and movement rules are paused until new, alternative mitigation protocols are fully developed and deployed. This aims to protect maritime safety and the economy from immediate, potentially disruptive regulations.
Key points
Regulatory Freeze: Current vessel speed rules for whale protection remain in effect, delaying potentially stricter new regulations for maritime operators.
Condition for Change: New rules can only be implemented after new collision mitigation protocols are fully deployed and reported to Congress.
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Print number: 118_S_1833
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Process start date: 2023-06-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1833.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Regulatory Freeze: Current vessel speed rules for whale protection remain in effect, delaying potentially stricter new regulations for maritime operators.
  • Condition for Change: New rules can only be implemented after new collision mitigation protocols are fully deployed and reported to Congress.
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. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV].

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 2025-12-26.

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Environment Transport Economy