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SHARKED Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-207| House 
| Updated: 1/22/2025
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Daniel Webster (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Shark Depredation Task Force aimed at identifying and addressing critical needs related to shark depredation. The task force will comprise representatives from various fishery management bodies, coastal state agencies, and experts in shark behavior and ecology, ensuring a comprehensive approach to the issue. Its primary goal is to improve coordination among fisheries management and shark research communities, identify key research priorities, and develop recommended management strategies. These priorities include understanding shark species involved, assessing stock levels, analyzing habituation to humans, and exploring angler behavior and regulatory impacts. The task force will also coordinate educational materials for the fishing community to minimize interactions and focus on techniques like non-lethal deterrents, the ecological role of sharks, and climate change impacts. Additionally, the bill amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to specifically include research projects aimed at better understanding and addressing shark depredation. The task force is required to report its findings to Congress biennially and will terminate seven years after its establishment.

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Timeline
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 21, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 21, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H240-242)
Jan 21, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 207.
Jan 21, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H240-241)
Jan 21, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H240-241)
Jan 21, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 22, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2314
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-114.
  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • January 21, 2025
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 21, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H240-242)


  • January 21, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 207.


  • January 21, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H240-241)


  • January 21, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H240-241)


  • January 21, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 22, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2314
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-114.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-2314: SHARKED Act of 2025
Advisory bodiesAquatic ecologyCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFishesMarine and coastal resources, fisheries

SHARKED Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-207| House 
| Updated: 1/22/2025
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Shark Depredation Task Force aimed at identifying and addressing critical needs related to shark depredation. The task force will comprise representatives from various fishery management bodies, coastal state agencies, and experts in shark behavior and ecology, ensuring a comprehensive approach to the issue. Its primary goal is to improve coordination among fisheries management and shark research communities, identify key research priorities, and develop recommended management strategies. These priorities include understanding shark species involved, assessing stock levels, analyzing habituation to humans, and exploring angler behavior and regulatory impacts. The task force will also coordinate educational materials for the fishing community to minimize interactions and focus on techniques like non-lethal deterrents, the ecological role of sharks, and climate change impacts. Additionally, the bill amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to specifically include research projects aimed at better understanding and addressing shark depredation. The task force is required to report its findings to Congress biennially and will terminate seven years after its establishment.

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Timeline
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 21, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 21, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H240-242)
Jan 21, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 207.
Jan 21, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H240-241)
Jan 21, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H240-241)
Jan 21, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 22, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2314
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-114.
  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • January 21, 2025
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 21, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H240-242)


  • January 21, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 207.


  • January 21, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H240-241)


  • January 21, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H240-241)


  • January 21, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 22, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2314
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-114.
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Daniel Webster (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-2314: SHARKED Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAquatic ecologyCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFishesMarine and coastal resources, fisheries