What does Preamble of Save Willy Act of 2026 do?

This bill establishes a pilot program to enhance efforts to mitigate vessel impacts on large cetaceans in the San Francisco Bay region. The bill's purpose is to address vessel impacts on large cetaceans.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Save Willy Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Save Willy Act of 2026.

What does PILOT PROGRAM TO ENHANCE EFFORTS TO MITIGATE VESSEL IMPACTS ON of Save Willy Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a four-year pilot program to mitigate vessel impacts on large cetaceans in the San Francisco Bay region. The pilot program requires the establishment of a Cetacean Desk within the San Francisco Vessel Traffic Service. The Cetacean Desk is designed to improve coordination with the maritime industry, monitor cetacean presence, and reduce vessel strike risks. Personnel at the Cetacean Desk are required to engage with vessel operators to ensure compliance with regulations and communicate cetacean sighting information. The Secretary and Under Secretary may enter into a memorandum of understanding to facilitate data sharing related to large cetaceans. The program will leverage existing data collection methods and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance cetacean detection and communication. Consultations will be conducted with various stakeholders, including Tribal governments, the State of California, and the maritime industry. Local variances may be implemented to facilitate communication and coordination between vessel operators and the San Francisco Vessel Traffic Service. The Commandant will submit annual reports to Congress evaluating the pilot program's functionality, efficacy, and impact on vessel strikes.

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Save Willy Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/22/2026 · Introduced: 4/22/2026

Author: Sam Liccardo (D-CA)

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The Save Willy Act establishes a four-year pilot program in the San Francisco Bay region to reduce vessel strikes on large cetaceans.
The program creates a Cetacean Desk within the San Francisco Vessel Traffic Service to improve coordination with the maritime industry and monitor cetacean presence.
The Commandant will submit annual reports to Congress evaluating the pilot program's effectiveness and impact.

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