Bill · H.R. 3189· House(119-HR-3189)
Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/5/2025
- Last activity
- 5/5/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Jared Huffman
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act of 2025 is designed to implement the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels. The bill establishes various conservation measures including species reestablishment, management of nonnative species, and habitat restoration. It provides authorities to manage human activities, such as pollutants and marine debris, and addresses bycatch in fisheries. The Act also outlines prohibited acts, such as the "take" of covered species, while establishing specific permits and exemptions. Furthermore, it creates frameworks for enforcement, international cooperation, and mandatory reporting to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+9
The bill implements significant conservation measures for albatross and petrel species, including habitat restoration and invasive species management.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5
The bill provides authority to manage and restore breeding sites for protected bird species.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill facilitates international cooperation and technical support to help implement conservation objectives globally.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill imposes new restrictions and potential penalties on maritime and fishing-related business activities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Species Reestablishment: The Secretary may carry out activities to help reestablish covered albatrosses and petrels within their range (Section 101).
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Invasive Species Control: The Secretary or Secretary of Commerce can take actions to prevent, eradicate, or control invasive and nonnative species that negatively affect these birds (Section �102).
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Habitat Protection: The Secretary can use existing wildlife protection laws to conserve and restore breeding sites (Section 103(a)).
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Marine Resource Sustainability: The Secretary of Commerce may implement management plans to ensure the sustainability of living marine resources that serve as food for these species (Section 103(b)).
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Bycatch Mitigation: The Secretary of Commerce can develop measures to minimize the bycatch of these birds in fisheries (Section 104(c)).
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Support for Indigenous Practices: The Act allows for the authorization of "take" to accommodate the traditional needs and practices of indigenous people (Section 202(a)).
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International Cooperation: The United States may provide training, technical, and financial support to international organizations and other countries to help implement conservation objectives (Section 501(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Prohibited Acts and Penalties: It is unlawful to "take" any covered albatross or petrel, and doing so can lead to penalties under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act or the Magnuson-Stevens Act (Section 201).
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Restrictions on Human Activities: The Secretary and Secretary of Commerce may implement measures to prevent or mitigate the disturbance of these birds, which could impact human activities (Section s 104(b)).
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Restrictions on Personnel: It is illegal to refuse permission to board, search, or inspect a vessel during an investigation or to interfere with an officer conducting an inspection (Section 201(c)).
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Criminal Liability for Resistance: It is unlawful to resist a lawful arrest or detention resulting from an act prohibited by this Act (Section 201(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+9Improves Public Land Management+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4Improves Government Transparency+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+5Good For Business Owners-3
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/5/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania