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Union Calendar No. 572
119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 3831
[Report No. 119–658]
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 6, 2025Mr. Webster of Florida (for himself and Mr. Soto) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
May 20, 2026Additional sponsors: Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Haridopolos, Mr. Bilirakis, and Mr. Steube
May 20, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
A BILL
To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to prohibit feeding sharks in the exclusive economic zone off the State of Florida.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025.
2.
Prohibition on feeding sharks in exclusive economic zone off State of Florida
Section 317 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1866) is amended—
(1) by striking the State and inserting the States; and
(2) by inserting and Florida after Hawaii.
May 20, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed