In CommitteeFiled Jun 8, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 8, 2026
Summary
The bill orders NOAA’s Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere to set up a Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program that promotes voluntary speed reductions for large vessels operating off the western U.S. coast. It adds annual awards and a logo for ships that meet a 10‑knot or lower speed target, and requires a study on expanding the program. Participation is voluntary, with no new funding or navigation‑safety requirements.
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