Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act

Summary

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act 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 prior to January 1, 2020. 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 may award grants to program participants.

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Timeline

1. 26 April 2018

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2487)

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2. 26 April 2018

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 September 2018

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

4. 11 December 2018

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 729.

   Source: Calendars

5. 11 December 2018

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-430.

   Source: Committee

6. 11 December 2018

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-430.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] · D · Cosponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

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