Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-03-12T12:42:33Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1833 Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Animals. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2024, 12:42 PM

Summary of Bill S 1833

Bill 118 s 1833, also known as the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing issues related to the protection of whales, ensuring human safety, and promoting economic growth.

The bill includes provisions that seek to protect whales by implementing stricter regulations on activities that may harm or endanger these marine mammals. This includes measures to reduce ship strikes, noise pollution, and entanglement in fishing gear, which are some of the leading causes of whale deaths. The bill also calls for the establishment of designated whale protection zones and the implementation of monitoring and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with these regulations.

In addition to protecting whales, the bill also focuses on ensuring human safety by addressing potential risks posed by whales to maritime activities. This includes measures to improve communication and coordination between ships and whales, as well as the development of technologies to detect and avoid whale collisions. Furthermore, the bill aims to promote economic growth by supporting industries that rely on healthy whale populations, such as whale watching tourism and fisheries. It also includes provisions to provide funding for research and conservation efforts aimed at protecting whales and their habitats. Overall, Bill 118 s 1833 seeks to strike a balance between protecting whales, ensuring human safety, and promoting economic development. It represents a comprehensive approach to addressing the complex issues surrounding whale conservation and management in the United States.

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Current Status of Bill S 1833

Bill S 1833 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 6, 2023. Bill S 1833 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 6, 2023. Bill S 1833's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 6, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1833

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1833

Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023A bill to prohibit the issuance of an interim or final rule that amends, updates, modifies, or replaces the North Atlantic Right Whale vessel strike reduction rule until mitigation protocols are fully developed and deployed.

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