To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to change certain requirements regarding certain allowed take of marine mammals, and for other purposes.
Latest action (9 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10776, introduced by Representative Mike Ezell, aims to make changes to the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. The bill's title indicates it would modify specific rules related to the "take" of marine mammals. The term "take" in this context generally refers to harassing, hunting, capturing, or killing, or attempting to harass, hunt, capture, or kill any marine mammal. The exact nature of these changes is not yet publicly detailed.
This legislation would affect activities and regulations concerning marine mammals. Those involved in activities that may involve interactions with marine mammals, such as certain industries or research efforts, could see alterations in their permitting or operational requirements. The bill's broad language suggests potential impacts on various stakeholders who operate under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
As of October 9, 2026, H.R. 10776 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it is at the very beginning of the legislative process. To advance, the bill would need to be considered by relevant committees, potentially undergo amendments, and then be approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate before it could be sent to the President for signature into law. The full text of the bill has not yet been published.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 9, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10776 do?
- H.R. 10776, introduced by Representative Mike Ezell, aims to make changes to the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. The bill's title indicates it would modify specific rules related to the "take" of marine mammals. The term "take" in this context generally refers to harassing, hunting, capturing, or killing, or attempting to harass, hunt, capture, or kill any marine mammal. The exact nature of these changes is not yet publicly detailed. This legislation would affect activities and regulations concerning marine mammals. Those involved in activities that may involve interactions with marine mammals, such as certain industries or research efforts, could see alterations in their permitting or operational requirements. The bill's broad language suggests potential impacts on various stakeholders who operate under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. As of October 9, 2026, H.R. 10776 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it is at the very beginning of the legislative process. To advance, the bill would need to be considered by relevant committees, potentially undergo amendments, and then be approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate before it could be sent to the President for signature into law. The full text of the bill has not yet been published.
- Has H.R. 10776 become law?
- Not yet. As of 9 Oct 2026, H.R. 10776 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10776?
- H.R. 10776 was sponsored by Rep. Mike Ezell [R-MS4] (Republican-MS), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10776?
- Introduced (9 Oct 2026).
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