NOAA would make detailed whale maps and study whale groups that need more data. A new grant program would fund tools and practices that help ships, fishers, boaters, and others avoid harmful contact with whales.
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Whale CHARTS Act of 2026 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Latest action on H.R. 7332: Subcommittee Hearings Held
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects NOAA, whale researchers, ship operators, fishers, boaters, tourism businesses, ports, and coastal communities. NOAA would have to make maps, run surveys, manage reports, and work with partners. Ocean users could get better whale location data and new tools to avoid harmful contact. Small U.S. maritime businesses could benefit from grants, but they may also watch closely because the data could shape future rules under other laws.
Why this matters: Whales and ocean users often share the same busy waters, and better location data could help reduce harmful contact. The bill would give NOAA and its partners clearer maps and more current survey data. Ships, fishers, and other ocean users could use that information to plan safer routes and practices. The real effect would depend on funding, NOAA's choices, the projects that receive grants, and how people use the new data.
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Officially: Whale CHARTS Act of 2026
NOAA would make detailed whale maps and study whale groups that need more data. A new grant program would fund tools and practices that help ships, fishers, boaters, and others avoid harmful contact with whales.
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Introduced
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Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries. (7/14/2026)
House Floor Vote
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