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This bill extends fishing regulations designed to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales. Specifically, it amends the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act by pushing back the expiration date of certain whale protection rules from 2028 to 2035, giving these regulations seven additional years of effectiveness. The bill primarily affects the fishing industry, particularly those engaged in activities like lobstering and other commercial fishing that operate in Atlantic waters where right whales are found. The legislation contains no new funding requirements, as it simply extends existing regulatory provisions that are already in place. The bill was introduced by Representative Golden of Maine and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

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