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H.R. 404 (117th)

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

21 January 2021

Last action

16 November 2022 · Reported

Status

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 402.

Sponsors

Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21], Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9], Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

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Summary

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act of 2021 This bill addresses certain driftnet fishing. Driftnet fishing is a method of fishing in which a gillnet composed of a panel or panels of webbing, or a series of such gillnets, is placed in the water and allowed to drift with the currents and winds for the purpose of entangling fish in the webbing. Currently, the use of large-scale drift gillnets with a total length of 2.5 kilometers or more is prohibited in the United States. The bill expands the definition of large-scale driftnet fishing to prohibit the use of gillnets with a mesh size of 14 inches or greater. This expanded prohibition does not apply within the U.S. exclusive economic zone for five years. The Department of Commerce must conduct a transition program to facilitate the phase out of large-scale driftnet fishing and to promote the adoption of alternative fishing practices that minimize the incidental catch of living marine resources. Commerce must award grants to program participants.

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Timeline

  1. 21 January 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 January 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 January 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 February 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

    Source: Committee

  5. 17 November 2021

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 17 November 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 17 November 2021

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  8. 16 November 2022

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 402.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 16 November 2022

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-561.

    Source: Committee

  10. 16 November 2022

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-561.

    Source: Committee

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