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HR 9621

Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026

119th Congress Introduced by Michael Baumgartner and 1 co-sponsor

The bill creates a federal program to reduce predation on Northwest salmon, aiming to boost survival of endangered and at-risk runs through coordinated, science-based management an

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Bill Summary · HR 9621

Summary of HR 9621, Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026

Purpose and overall intent

  • The bill aims to protect Northwest salmon populations by preventing predation pressures that threaten endangered or at-risk salmon runs. It seeks to establish targeted measures to reduce predation on federally listed or otherwise vulnerable salmon species within specified Northwest regions.

Key provisions and changes proposed

  • Predation reduction program: Creates or enhances a federal program focused on mitigating predation on salmon, with an emphasis on species listed as endangered or threatened, and other salmon populations deemed at risk.
  • Regulatory actions and authorities: Grants or clarifies authorities for federal agencies to implement predation control measures. This may include guidelines for monitoring, evaluation, and enforcement related to predation hazards impacting salmon habitats.
  • Habitat and ecosystem focus: Integrates predation management with broader habitat restoration and conservation efforts in key river systems and coastal areas important to Northwest salmon runs.
  • Scientific and monitoring framework: Establishes or supports a science-based framework for assessing predation impacts, including data collection, research funding, and periodic reporting on the effectiveness of predation mitigation measures.
  • Interagency collaboration: Encourages coordination among federal agencies (e.g., Fish and Wildlife, NOAA Fisheries if applicable), state partners, tribal authorities, and local stakeholders to design and implement predation prevention strategies.
  • Funding provisions: Outlines potential funding sources or allocations to support predation prevention programs, monitoring, compliance, and habitat restoration initiatives.
  • Reporting and accountability: Requires regular reporting on program progress, predation reduction outcomes, and any ecological or socio-economic effects.

Who would be affected

  • Salmon populations: Primary beneficiary through reduced predation pressure and improved survival rates for endangered and at-risk runs.
  • Fishing communities and stakeholders: Potential indirect effects on harvest opportunities, timing, and traditional practices as predation management and habitat restoration progress.
  • Federal and state agencies: New or clarified authorities to implement predation controls, monitor outcomes, and coordinate efforts.
  • Tribal nations and local communities: Increased involvement in regional conservation planning and decision-making related to salmon protection.
  • Habitats and ecosystems: Improved operational management within critical river systems and estuaries that support salmon life cycles.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and referred: Introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources (7/9/2026), signaling initial consideration.
  • Subcommittee process: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries (7/14/2026) with subsequent hearings (Subcommittee Hearings Held on 7/21/2026), indicating active review and expert input.
  • Next steps anticipated: If advanced, the bill would move to full committee action, potential markups, and, contingent on broader legislative success, floor consideration and potential amendments before crossing to the Senate.

Notes

  • The bill is sponsored with co-sponsors Emily Randall and Michael Baumgartner, indicating bipartisan involvement.
  • Specific funding amounts, targeted geographic scope (which rivers or regions), and exact mechanisms for predation control (e.g., who may implement, what methods are authorized) are not detailed in the provided summary and would be clarified in the bill text and any accompanying committee materials.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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