To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force regarding shark depredation, and for other purposes.
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Passed HouseReceived; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Mr. Wittman (for himself, Mr. Webster of Florida, Mr. Soto, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Directs Commerce Secretary to establish a shark depredation task force with representatives from Regional Fishery Management Councils, Marine Fisheries Commissions, state agencies, and NMFS to address shark interference with fishing.
Who Benefits and How
Commercial and recreational fishers gain coordinated response to shark depredation losses. Fishery management improved through research.
Who Bears the Burden and How
NOAA/Commerce coordinates task force. Research resources directed to depredation solutions.
Key Provisions
- Task force with representatives from all 8 Regional FMCs
- Marine Fisheries Commissions represented
- State fish and wildlife agencies included
- Highly migratory species expert required
- Research focus on shark depredation
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Establishes task force on shark depredation impacting fishing
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Coordinate response to shark-fisher conflict"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Commerce
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