Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2025-01-03

Bill 119 HR 207, also known as the Shark Depredation Task Force Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of shark depredation, which is the act of sharks preying on fish caught by fishermen. The bill directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force specifically focused on studying and finding solutions to this problem. The task force will be responsible for conducting research on shark depredation, including studying the behavior of sharks and their impact on fishing communities. The goal of the task force is to develop strategies and recommendations to mitigate the negative effects of shark depredation on fishermen and their livelihoods. In addition to studying shark depredation, the bill also includes provisions for promoting cooperation and communication between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as stakeholders in the fishing industry. This collaborative approach is intended to ensure that the task force's recommendations are practical and effective in addressing the issue. Overall, Bill 119 HR 207 seeks to address the complex issue of shark depredation through research, collaboration, and the development of practical solutions. By establishing a dedicated task force, the bill aims to provide a comprehensive and non-partisan approach to addressing this important issue facing fishing communities across the United States.

Recent Activity

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Alternative Names

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force regarding shark depredation, and for other purposes.

SHARKED Act of 2025

Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act of 2025

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force regarding shark depredation, and for other purposes.

SHARKED Act of 2025

Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act of 2025

SHARKED Act of 2025

Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act of 2025

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force regarding shark depredation, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact

Advisory bodies

Aquatic ecology

Congressional oversight

Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

Fishes

Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]

Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]

Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]

Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]

Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

Committees and Subcommittees

Judiciary Committee

Natural Resources Committee

Judiciary Committee

Natural Resources Committee

Variations and Revisions

Semaj Riley