H. R. 6008, titled the "Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts Act" or "R.I.C.E.'s Whale Act," seeks to halt certain government actions until specific documents concerning the Rice’s whale are issued by the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries at the National Marine...
Simple Explanation
The "Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts Act" wants to pause some government projects until a whale expert writes important papers about Rice’s whales. It makes sure oil and gas work in the Gulf of Mexico is careful with the environment, and there will be meetings to share science and chat with people about it.