What does Preamble of HR 7332 do?

This bill amends the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. It establishes a program for mapping, surveying, monitoring, and mitigating risks to migratory whales and other large cetaceans.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7332 do?

This bill is formally titled the Whale CHARTS Act of 2026.

What does MAPPING, SURVEYING, MONITORING, AND MITIGATION PROGRAM FOR of HR 7332 do?

This section amends Section 11303 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The heading of Section 11303 is revised to 'Mapping, Surveying, Monitoring, and Mitigation Program for Migratory Whales and Other'. The program's focus is shifted to migratory whales and other large cetaceans. The section establishes a 'Near Real-Time Monitoring and Mitigation Subprogram for Large Cetaceans' within the program. The Under Secretary is directed to produce distribution maps of migratory whales with high accuracy and spatial/temporal resolution. The Under Secretary is authorized to carry out this section notwithstanding other planning or ongoing actions. Eligible entities for participation include state and local governments, non-profit organizations, research institutions, and ocean users.

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Whale CHARTS Act of 2026 — HR. 7332

Last updated: 2/3/2026 · Introduced: 2/3/2026

Author: Doris Matsui (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends existing law to establish a program for mapping, surveying, monitoring, and mitigating risks to migratory whales and other large cetaceans.
The program will include a subprogram for near real-time monitoring and mitigation, and directs the Under Secretary to produce high-resolution distribution maps of migratory whales.
State and local governments, non-profit organizations, research institutions, and ocean users are eligible to participate in the program.

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