Protecting Columbia River Salmon Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Jul 9, 2026
What it does
The bill would authorize certain Indian Tribes with ancestral ties to the Columbia River to intentionally and lethally take California sea lions and Eastern Distinct Population Segment Steller sea lions in the Columbia River from River Mile 0 to McNary Dam, without limits on the number of animals taken or timing of take, provided the methods are determined by the Tribe to be humane and appropriate. It applies to federally recognized Tribes and allows them to designate individuals to carry out such take on their behalf. The bill explicitly states it does not limit existing Tribal rights under treaties, executive orders, or other laws. It amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.