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Version 53 · Passed House · Feb 5, 2024
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.
People & committees
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] · R–VA
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H400-401)
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)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4051.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H400-403)
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 301.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-368.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-368.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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