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  • H. R. 10292 — To require the Secretary of Commerce to produce distribution maps for certain species of whales, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
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    H.R. 10292, the "Whale Conservation Habitat Analysis, Research, and Technical Strategies Act of 2024" or "Whale CHARTS Act of 2024," instructs the Secretary of Commerce to create detailed maps showing where certain whales, like baleen and sperm whales, live and move within U.S. waters. These...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Whale CHARTS Act of 2024" wants to help protect whales by making special maps that show where different kinds of whales live and travel in U.S. waters, so boats know to be careful in those places. To make these maps, the bill sets aside some money each year for five years.