To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force regarding shark depredation, and for other purposes.
Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act or the SHARKED Act
This bill establishes requirements to address shark depredation (i.e., consumption of a fishing catch by a shark before it is retrieved by a fisherman). Specifically, the bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a task force to identify and address critical needs with respect to shark depredation. The task force must terminate within seven years.
When making funds available under its cooperative research and management program, NOAA must also prioritize projects related to understanding shark depredation.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-368.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-368.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 301.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H400-403)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4051.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H400-401)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H400-401)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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