FederalUS Congress

H.R. 9436: To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective.

Rep. Michael Lawler (R-NY)Referred

H.R. 9436 status: Referred.

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactHigh impact

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Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • Extends protections for the North Atlantic right whale.
  • Increases the duration of existing conservation regulations.

Risks

  • Potential for continued economic impacts on certain maritime industries due to extended regulations.

Economy

Critical Outlook
40%

Benefits

  • No direct economic benefit identified

Risks

  • Extended regulations may continue to impose costs on commercial fishing and shipping industries.
  • Uncertainty regarding the long-term economic effects of prolonged conservation measures.

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Addresses public concern for endangered species conservation.

Risks

  • Potential for localized economic disruption affecting communities reliant on maritime industries.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

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Confidence

high

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Analysis status

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Warning

The bill's effectiveness depends on the continued scientific and regulatory justification for the original rules.

Limitation

The bill only extends existing regulations, it does not introduce new ones.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Referred

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Floor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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