Bill115th CongressFiled May 19, 2017Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 2560
Reef Assassin Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 19, 2017)
Reef Assassin Act
This bill directs the Department of Commerce to issue regulations under which a participating state may allow individuals to exchange 100 lionfish for one tag that authorizes recreational or commercial fishing for covered species. (Covered species are red snapper, gag grouper, triggerfish, and amberjack.)
What just happenedMay 30, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1](R-FL)Sponsor
12 cosponsors3 D9 R
12cosponsors1committees4actions1related bills8subjects
- Introduced in HouseMay 19, 2017
- May 30, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee - May 19, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - May 19, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 19, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House