H.R. 4294 119th Congress
MAWS Act of 2026
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Sponsor: Sarah Elfreth
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Latest action, Mar 18, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
How the House voted: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Mar 17, 2026 · Passed · 320–66 (it needed 2/3)
- Yea (320)
- Nay (66)
- Didn't vote (45)
- Letters: party (D, R, I)
By party
- Democrat
- Republican
- Independent
10 cosponsors
Sponsored by Sarah Elfreth (Democrat). Cosponsors by party, House members included:
- Democrats
- Republicans
- Independents
Cosponsors
6 D · 4 R
- Democrat
- Republican
- Independent
Referred to: Senate: Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; House: Natural Resources Committee
Who lobbied on it
Clients whose quarterly lobbying reports named it, each quarter.
The clients with the most reports naming it. A report's amount covers all of that client's lobbying in the quarter, not just this bill.
AMERICAN ZOO AND AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION
5 reports
5 reports
3 reports
All 3 clients
| Client | Lobbying firm | Reports | Reports totaling | From | To | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ZOO AND AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION | 5 | $175K | Q4 2025 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| PET FOOD INSTITUTE | 5 | $770K | Q4 2025 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION | 3 | $180K | Q1 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes |