Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act

Bill: 118-hr-4051
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2023-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Aquatic ecology
Congressional oversight
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Fishes
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-12
text: 

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. 
 
When making funds available under its cooperative research and management program, NOAA must also prioritize projects related to understanding shark depredation.

action_date: 2024-01-30
text: 

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.

action_date: 2024-02-05
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-06
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2024-02-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-02-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H400-401)
action_date: 2024-02-05
text: 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)
action_date: 2024-02-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4051.
action_date: 2024-02-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H400-403)
action_date: 2024-02-05
text: Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2024-01-30
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 301.
action_date: 2024-01-30
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-368.
action_date: 2024-01-30
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-368.
action_date: 2023-09-20
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-09-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-09-20
text: Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held
action_date: 2023-07-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
action_date: 2023-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-12
text: Introduced in House