Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act of 2026 amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to address climate change impacts on marine.
The Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act of 2026 amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to require the Secretary of Commerce to develop climate impact management plans for marine mammals affected by climate change. The plans must include strategies for conserving and recovering marine mammal stocks and species, and identifying conservation and management measures. The Secretary must also monitor the adverse impacts of climate change on marine mammals and report to Congress on the effectiveness of implementation. The bill authorizes appropriations for these purposes.
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