United States 119th Congress Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 4 R · 2 D cosponsors

HR 207 — SHARKED Act of 2025

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    2 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

HR 207 aims to address natural resource management policies.

This bill focuses on improving policies related to the management of natural resources. It has been introduced and is currently under consideration by the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Summary

Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act of 2025 or the SHARKED Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish a task force to address and report to Congress about critical needs with respect to shark depredation. (Shark depredation is the partial or complete removal of a hooked fish by a shark directly from a fishing line before the line is retrieved.) The duties of the task force are, among other responsibilities, to (1) develop ways to improve coordination and communication across the fisheries management and shark research communities; (2) identify research priorities and funding opportunities; (3) develop recommended management strategies to address shark depredation; and (4) coordinate the development and distribution of educational materials.The bill specifies that the task force must include representatives of each Regional Fishery Management Council, each Marine Fisheries Commission, the fish and wildlife agencies of coastal states, and the National Marine Fisheries Service. The task force must also include researchers and others with relevant expertise.The task force must report its findings to Congress within two years after the bill's enactment and every two years thereafter until the task force is terminated. The task force sunsets within seven years after the date of its establishment.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The text indicates that the bill was received in the Senate on January 22, 2025, and has been read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The version of the bill that was previously referred to the Senate was marked as "Engrossed in House" while the current version is marked "Referred in Senate." This change reflects the progression of the bill through legislative processes, indicating it has moved from the House to the Senate for further consideration.

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207 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
207 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
207 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force regarding shark depredation, and for other purposes.
207 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22, 2025 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force regarding shark depredation, and for other purposes.
Clerk.
KEVIN F.
119th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
MCCUMBER, Clerk.
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207 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force regarding shark depredation, and for other purposes.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a Shark Depredation Task Force and adds research projects on shark depredation to existing law.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1867

    (6) Projects to better understand shark depredation, including identifying what causes increases in shark depredation and determining how to best address shark depredation.

    This addition allows for research specifically focused on understanding and addressing issues related to shark depredation.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  6. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  7. Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  9. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H240-242)

  10. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H240-242)

  11. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 207.

  12. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 207.

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

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

  15. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H240-241)

  16. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H240-241)

  17. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  18. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  19. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  20. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 541 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (541)

541 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 207 do?
Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act of 2025 or the SHARKED Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish a task force to address and report to Congress about critical needs with respect to shark depredation. (Shark depredation is the partial or complete removal of a hooked fish by a shark directly from a fishing line before the line is retrieved.) The duties of the task force are, among other responsibilities, to (1) develop ways to improve coordination and communication across the fisheries management and shark research communities; (2) identify research priorities and funding opportunities; (3) develop recommended management strategies to address shark depredation; and (4) coordinate the development and distribution of educational materials.The bill specifies that the task force must include representatives of each Regional Fishery Management Council, each Marine Fisheries Commission, the fish and wildlife agencies of coastal states, and the National Marine Fisheries Service. The task force must also include researchers and others with relevant expertise.The task force must report its findings to Congress within two years after the bill's enactment and every two years thereafter until the task force is terminated. The task force sunsets within seven years after the date of its establishment.
Who sponsors HR 207?
HR 207 is sponsored by Webster, Daniel (Republican), Soto, Darren (Democratic), Veasey, Marc A. (Democratic), Donalds, Byron (Republican), and Wittman, Robert J. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 207?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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