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Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 23, 2016Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 3099

Access for Sportfishing Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Nov 28, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Access for Sportfishing Act of 2016

(Sec.2)This bill requires the National Park Service to meet several requirements before implementing any fishing restrictions in Biscayne National Park located in Homestead, Florida. The requirements include basing any restriction on sound fisheries management, coordinating with the state of Florida, prioritizing scientific information relied upon by the state of Florida, and ensuring any restriction is the least restrictive measure necessary.

(Sec.3)Additionally, the bill amends the Shark Conservation Act of 2010 to make shark feeding illegal in all U.S. waters.

The bill alsoamends the Billfish Conservation Act to maintain a prohibition on the sale of marlin, sailfish, and spearfish while ensuring that the exemption for traditional fisheries does not create new markets for these species.

Nothing in this bill shall affect the authority of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish conservation and management regulationsunder the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

What just happenedNov 28, 2016

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 692.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL](D-FL)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Nov 28, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 692.

  2. Nov 28, 2016Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 114-388.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Nov 28, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 114-388.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  4. Jun 29, 2016Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  5. Jun 23, 2016IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  6. Jun 23, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentNov 28, 201680

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Access for Sportfishing Act of 2016

(Sec.2)This bill requires the National Park Service to meet several requirements before implementing any fishing restrictions in Biscayne National Park located in Homestead, Florida. The requirements include basing any restriction on sound fisheries management, coordinating with the state of Florida, prioritizing scientific information relied upon by the state of Florida, and ensuring any restriction is the least restrictive measure necessary.

(Sec.3)Additionally, the bill amends the Shark Conservation Act of 2010 to make shark feeding illegal in all U.S. waters.

The bill alsoamends the Billfish Conservation Act to maintain a prohibition on the sale of marlin, sailfish, and spearfish while ensuring that the exemption for traditional fisheries does not create new markets for these species.

Nothing in this bill shall affect the authority of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish conservation and management regulationsunder the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

Introduced in SenateJun 23, 2016

Access for Sportfishing Act of 2016

This bill requires the National Park Service to meet several requirements before implementing any fishing restrictions in Biscayne National Park located in Homestead, Florida. The requirements include basing any restriction on sound fisheries management, coordinating with the state of Florida, prioritizing scientific information relied upon by the state of Florida, and ensuring any restriction is the least restrictive measure necessary.

Additionally, the bill amends the Shark Conservation Act of 2010 to make shark feeding illegal in all U.S. waters.

The bill alsoamends the Billfish Conservation Act to maintain a prohibition on the sale of marlin, sailfish, and spearfish while ensuring that the exemption for traditional fisheries does not create new markets for these species.

Nothing in this bill shall affect the authority of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish conservation and management regulationsunder the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

Access for Sportfishing Act of 2016 — Informed