To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force regarding shark depredation, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedAdditional sponsors: Mr. Pappas and Mr. Webster of Florida
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the …
Mr. Wittman (for himself, Mr. Soto, Mr. Graves of Louisiana, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Creates federal task force to study and address shark depredation, where sharks eat fish off fishing lines. Includes representatives from fishery councils, states, and researchers.
Who Benefits and How
- Commercial fishers may see reduced losses to shark predation
- Recreational anglers gain research on shark-fishing interactions
- Fishery managers receive coordinated research and recommendations
Who Bears the Burden and How
- NOAA/Commerce must establish and staff task force
- Federal budget funds shark depredation research
Key Provisions
- Task force includes all regional fishery councils and commissions
- Research priorities include shark identification and behavior
- Examines angler behavior and regulatory effects on interactions
- Develops improved coordination across fisheries community
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Establishes task force to address shark depredation problem in commercial and recreational fisheries
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Address shark-fishing conflicts through research and coordination"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Commerce
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