Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

27 March 2019

Last action

1 January 2021 · Veto

Status

Vetoed by President.

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 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

27 March 2019
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
27 March 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
3 April 2019
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
5 December 2019
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 316.
Source: Calendars
5 December 2019
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment. With written report No. 116-166.
Source: Committee
5 December 2019
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment. With written report No. 116-166.
Source: Committee
22 July 2020
Passed
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4398-4399; text: CR S4398-4399)
Source: Floor
22 July 2020
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4398-4399; text: CR S4398-4399)
Source: Floor
23 July 2020
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
23 July 2020
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
23 July 2020
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
10 December 2020
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
10 December 2020
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 283 - 105 (Roll no. 242). (text: CR H7115)
Source: Floor
10 December 2020
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 283 - 105 (Roll no. 242).(text: CR H7115)
Source: Floor
10 December 2020
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7115-7118)
Source: Floor
10 December 2020
Vote
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Source: Floor
10 December 2020
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 906.
Source: Floor
10 December 2020
Floor
Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
21 December 2020
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
21 December 2020
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
1 January 2021
President
Vetoed by President.
Source: President
1 January 2021
President
Vetoed by President.
Source: President
1 January 2021
Veto
Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. (consideration: CR S8001-8002; text: CR S8002)
Source: Veto

Votes

10 December 2020 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source

Yes 283 · No 105 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 41

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

Enrolled Bill · undated · Official file
Engrossed in Senate · 22 July 2020 · Official file
Reported to Senate · 5 December 2019 · Official file
Introduced in Senate · 27 March 2019 · Official file

Documents

12 official files

Enrolled Bill (text)
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Enrolled Bill (PDF)
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Passed House
summary · EN · 10 December 2020
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Engrossed in Senate (text)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 22 July 2020
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Engrossed in Senate (PDF)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 22 July 2020
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Passed Senate
summary · EN · 22 July 2020
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Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate · EN · 5 December 2019
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Reported to Senate (PDF)
Reported to Senate · EN · 5 December 2019
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Reported to Senate
summary · EN · 5 December 2019
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 27 March 2019
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Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 27 March 2019
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 27 March 2019
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Sources

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/906
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us · 116-s-906 · source updated 5 December 2025