Bill · H.R. 207· House(119-HR-207)
SHARKED Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/22/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Robert Wittman
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act of 2025 or the SHARKED Act of 2025. It directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force to identify and address critical needs regarding shark depredation. The task force must include specific representatives from fisheries councils, commissions, state agencies, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and experts in shark management, behavior, and ecology. The task force is responsible for improving coordination, identifying research priorities and funding opportunities, developing management strategies, and creating educational materials. Additionally, the task force must submit reports to Congress every two years and will terminate not later than seven years after being established. The bill also amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to include research projects that better understand shark depredation.
Yes
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
The bill mandates research projects to better understand and address shark depredation.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill promotes understanding and addressing shark depredation, potentially contributing to healthier aquatic ecosystems.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The bill could benefit business owners in the fishing industry by reducing negative interactions with sharks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a)(3)(A): This provision improves coordination and communication across the fisheries management community and shark research community to address shark depredation, which could benefit individuals by bringing groups together to tackle shared problems.
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Section 2(a)(3)(B): This section identifies research priorities and funding opportunities, such as finding techniques and strategies to reduce harmful interactions between sharks and humans through non-lethal deterrents, which can help people stay safer on the water.
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Section 2(a)(3)(D): This part coordinates the development and distribution of educational materials to help the fishing community minimize shark interactions through changed angler behavior and expectations, which provides people with practical knowledge for their fishing activities.
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Section 2(b): This provision adds projects to better understand shark depredation, including identifying what causes increases in shark depredation and determining how to best address it, which directly supports finding real answers for folks dealing with these issues.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2
- 1/22/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1/21/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H240-241)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H240-241)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 207.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H240-242)
- Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 1/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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