Hearing: Legislative Hearing on: • H.R. 7332 (Rep. Matsui), “Whale CHARTS Act of 2026” • H.R. 7466 (Rep. Jackson of TX), “SAFE CATTLE Act” • H.R. 8876 (Rep. Walberg), “Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026” • H.R. 9621 (Rep. Baumgartner), “Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026”

Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries (Committee on Natural Resources)

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (2:00 PM)

1324 LHOB
Washington, D.C.

Witnesses

Panel one

Dr. Tim Petty
Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce

Added 07/20/2026 at 03:51 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 03:56 PM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 04:10 PM
  • Bio [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 04:37 PM

Panel two

Dr. Marc Gaden
Executive Secretary, Great Lakes Fishery Commission

Added 07/20/2026 at 03:51 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 03:56 PM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 04:10 PM
  • CV [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 04:10 PM

Mr. Jared Blankenship
State Director, District 1, Texas Farm Bureau

Added 07/20/2026 at 03:51 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 03:56 PM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 04:10 PM
  • Bio [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 04:10 PM

Dr. Richard Merrick
Independent Marine Scientist

Added 07/20/2026 at 03:51 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 04:34 PM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 04:10 PM
  • CV [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 04:10 PM

Mr. Nathan Pamplin
Director of External Affairs, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Added 07/20/2026 at 03:51 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 03:56 PM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 04:10 PM
  • Bio [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 04:10 PM

Text of Legislation

  • H.R. 7332 (Rep. Matsui), "Whale CHARTS Act of 2026" [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 12:11 PM
  • H.R. 7466 (Rep. Jackson of TX), "SAFE CATTLE Act" [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 12:11 PM
  • H.R. 8876 (Rep. Walberg), "Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026" [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 12:11 PM
  • H.R. 9621 (Rep. Baumgartner), "Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026" [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 12:11 PM

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF] Added 07/14/2026 at 01:00 PM
  • Hearing Memo [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 12:12 PM
  • Statements FTR from DOI on H.R. 7332 and H.R. 9621 [PDF] Added 07/20/2026 at 03:57 PM
  • Hageman FTR- ASA Statement on H.R. 7332, H.R. 8876, and H.R. 9621 [PDF] Added 07/22/2026 at 09:47 AM
  • Hageman FTR- House Joint Mem. 4004, Washington State Legislature [PDF] Added 07/22/2026 at 09:47 AM
  • Walberg FTR-Statement on H.R. 8876 [PDF] Added 07/22/2026 at 12:56 PM
  • Walberg FTR- NMMA Statement on H.R. 7332 and H.R. 8876 [PDF] Added 07/22/2026 at 12:58 PM
  • Randall FTR- Nisqually Tribe Statement on H.R. 9621 [PDF] Added 07/23/2026 at 04:19 PM
  • Randall FTR- WHC Statement on H.R. 9621 [PDF] Added 07/23/2026 at 04:19 PM
  • Randall FTR- PSA Statement on H.R. 9621 [PDF] Added 07/23/2026 at 04:19 PM
  • Randall FTR- ICA Statement on H.R. 9621 [PDF] Added 07/23/2026 at 04:19 PM
  • Baumgartner FTR- LLK Statement on H.R. 9621 [PDF] Added 07/24/2026 at 04:26 PM
  • Baumgartner FTR- PSP Statement on H.R. 9621 [PDF] Added 07/24/2026 at 04:26 PM
  • Baumgartner FTR- PSVOA Statement on H.R. 9621 [PDF] Added 07/24/2026 at 04:26 PM
  • Baumgartner FTR- Statement on H.R. 9621 [PDF] Added 07/24/2026 at 04:26 PM
  • Huffman FTR- Matsui Statement on H.R. 7332 [PDF] Added 07/24/2026 at 06:30 PM
  • Huffman FTR- TIRN Statement on H.R. 9621 [PDF] Added 07/24/2026 at 06:30 PM
  • Huffman FTR- NRDC Statement on H.R. 9621 [PDF] Added 07/24/2026 at 06:30 PM
  • QFR Response Pamplin [PDF] Added 08/07/2026 at 03:37 PM

First Published: July 14, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Last Updated: August 7, 2026 at 03:38 PM


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