Federal · 119th Congress
Whale CHARTS Act of 2026
Policy areaEnvironmental Protection
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Read the text of the bill →Sponsor
Cosponsors25
Kimberlyn King-HindsRU.S. Representative · At-Large · MP
James C. MoylanRU.S. Representative · At-Large · GU
Aumua Amata Coleman RadewagenRU.S. Representative · At-Large · AS
Gus M. BilirakisRU.S. Representative · 12th District · FL
Suzanne BonamiciDU.S. Representative · 1st District · OR
Julia BrownleyDU.S. Representative · 26th District · CA
Vern BuchananRU.S. Representative · 16th District · FL
Earl L. "Buddy" CarterRU.S. Representative · 1st District · GA
Maxine DexterDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · OR
Sarah ElfrethDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · MD
Brian K. FitzpatrickRU.S. Representative · 1st District · PA
Jared HuffmanDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · CA12 of 25
Other titles2
To amend the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 to provide for a mapping, surveying, monitoring, and mitigation program for migratory whales and other large cetaceans.Official Title as Introduced
Whale CHARTS Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history6
Jul 21, 2026
House · CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 14, 2026
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Feb 4, 2026
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Feb 3, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 3, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 3, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House