H.R. 8509 — To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective.

H.R. 8509 — To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective. | JustPolicyThe main purpose of this legislation is to extend the effectiveness of certain regulations that protect the North Atlantic right whale. These regulations are crucial for the conservation of this endangered species, which is facing significant threats from human activities, particularly from fishing and shipping. The key provision of this legislation is the extension of the time period for which the existing regulations will remain in effect. Specifically, it changes the expiration date of these regulations from 2028 to 2035.