Introduced
H. R. 9621
Introduced in House · July 10, 2026July 9, 2026
Mr. Baumgartner (for himself and Ms. Randall) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
A BILL
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow for the taking of pinnipeds on the Columbia River, its tributaries, and the waters of the State of Washington to protect species of salmon listed as endangered species or threatened species and other nonlisted species of fish, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026”.