House bill · H.R. 9637 (119th Congress)
Protecting Columbia River Salmon Act of 2026
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (U.S. Representative, WA-3, Democratic)
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Summary
The bill would amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow specified Indian Tribes to carry out intentional lethal take of California sea lions and Steller sea lions in a defined stretch of the Columbia River, creating an exception to the Act's general restrictions on taking marine mammals.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Natural Resources · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Jul 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jul 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jul 9, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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