Contact Congress about H.R. 7332: 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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Whale CHARTS Act of 2026 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Latest action on H.R. 7332: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
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.
Key provisions in H.R. 7332
- The bill expands an existing federal whale program. It would cover mapping, surveys, monitoring, and harm reduction for migratory whales and other large whales.
- NOAA's oceans chief would work with the Marine Mammal Commission to make detailed maps for selected whale species, populations, or stocks in U.S. waters. The maps would also predict where whales may be found.
- The maps must show key whale habitat. That includes calving areas, mating areas, feeding grounds, migration paths, and other habitat uses. NOAA must use the best science available, including both standard surveys and newer data tools.
- NOAA must review the maps at least every three years. It must decide whether to update old maps or make new ones, with input from state and local governments, research groups, industry groups, and nonprofits.
- NOAA must run focused surveys for migratory whale species or populations that need more study. The surveys must estimate how many whales exist, where they are found, and how sure scientists are about key habitat areas.
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Questions people ask about H.R. 7332
- What is H.R. 7332?
- 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.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 7332?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 7332?
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