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HB9637Introduced in the House

Protecting Columbia River Salmon Act of 2026

IntroducedHouse Natural Resources

Introduced by Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, District WA-3

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Official description

To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to authorize intentional lethal take by certain Indian Tribes of California sea lions and Steller sea lions in a specified portion of the Columbia River, and for other purposes.

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

July 9, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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