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H.R. 5126Became Law

DESCEND Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 13, 2021)

Direct Enhancement of Snapper Conservation and the Economy through Novel Devices Act of 2020 or the DESCEND Act of 2020

This bill addresses the use of descending devices to release reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico. (A descending device is an instrument that will release fish at a depth sufficient for the fish to be able to recover from the effects of barotrauma.)

Specifically, the bill requires

  • commercial and recreational fishermen to possess a venting tool or descending device that is rigged and ready for use when fishing for reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico Exclusive Economic Zone,
  • the Department of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study and produce a report on discard mortality in the Gulf reef fish fisheries, and
  • Commerce and the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council to develop guidance for reporting discards and associated mortality and develop a plan to assess the effectiveness and usage of barotrauma-reducing devices.

What just happenedJan 13, 2021

Became Public Law No: 116-340.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6](R-LA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors3 D3 R
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  1. Jan 13, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 116-340.

  2. Jan 13, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-340.

  3. Jan 13, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 13, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jan 1, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jan 1, 2021President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 21, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 21, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  9. Dec 21, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Dec 21, 2020Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7902)

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  11. Dec 21, 2020Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  12. Oct 19, 2020IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  13. Oct 1, 2020FloorH38310

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

  14. Oct 1, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5176)

  15. Oct 1, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  16. Oct 1, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5126.

  17. Oct 1, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5176-5178)

  18. Oct 1, 2020FloorH30300

    Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Sep 24, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 431.

  20. Sep 24, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-531.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Sep 24, 2020Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-531.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Mar 11, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Mar 11, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. Mar 11, 2020Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Jan 14, 2020Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  26. Dec 4, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  27. Nov 15, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Nov 15, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Nov 15, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 13, 202149

Direct Enhancement of Snapper Conservation and the Economy through Novel Devices Act of 2020 or the DESCEND Act of 2020

This bill addresses the use of descending devices to release reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico. (A descending device is an instrument that will release fish at a depth sufficient for the fish to be able to recover from the effects of barotrauma.)

Specifically, the bill requires

  • commercial and recreational fishermen to possess a venting tool or descending device that is rigged and ready for use when fishing for reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico Exclusive Economic Zone,
  • the Department of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study and produce a report on discard mortality in the Gulf reef fish fisheries, and
  • Commerce and the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council to develop guidance for reporting discards and associated mortality and develop a plan to assess the effectiveness and usage of barotrauma-reducing devices.
Passed SenateDec 21, 202055

Direct Enhancement of Snapper Conservation and the Economy through Novel Devices Act of 2020 or the DESCEND Act of 2020

This bill addresses the use of descending devices to release reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico. (A descending device is an instrument that will release fish at a depth sufficient for the fish to be able to recover from the effects of barotrauma.)

Specifically, the bill requires

  • commercial and recreational fishermen to possess a venting tool or descending device that is rigged and ready for use when fishing for reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico Exclusive Economic Zone,
  • the Department of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study and produce a report on discard mortality in the Gulf reef fish fisheries, and
  • Commerce and the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council to develop guidance for reporting discards and associated mortality and develop a plan to assess the effectiveness and usage of barotrauma-reducing devices.
Passed HouseOct 1, 202053

Direct Enhancement of Snapper Conservation and the Economy through Novel Devices Act of 2020 or the DESCEND Act of 2020

This bill addresses the use of descending devices to release reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico. (A descending device is an instrument that will release fish at a depth sufficient for the fish to be able to recover from the effects of barotrauma.)

Specifically, the bill requires

  • commercial and recreational fishermen to possess a venting tool or descending device that is rigged and ready for use when fishing for reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico Exclusive Economic Zone,
  • the Department of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study and produce a report on discard mortality in the Gulf reef fish fisheries, and
  • Commerce and the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council to develop guidance for reporting discards and associated mortality and develop a plan to assess the effectiveness and usage of barotrauma-reducing devices.
Reported to HouseSep 24, 20207

Direct Enhancement of Snapper Conservation and the Economy through Novel Devices Act of 2020 or the DESCEND Act of 2020

This bill addresses the use of descending devices to release reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico. (A descending device is an instrument that will release fish at a depth sufficient for the fish to be able to recover from the effects of barotrauma.)

Specifically, the bill requires

  • commercial and recreational fishermen to possess a venting tool or descending device that is rigged and ready for use when fishing for reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico Exclusive Economic Zone,
  • the Department of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study and produce a report on discard mortality in the Gulf reef fish fisheries, and
  • Commerce and the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council to develop guidance for reporting discards and associated mortality and develop a plan to assess the effectiveness and usage of barotrauma-reducing devices.
Introduced in HouseNov 15, 2019

Direct Enhancement of Snapper Conservation and the Economy through Novel Devices Act of 2019 or the DESCEND Act of 2019

This bill addresses the use of descending devices to release reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico. (A descending device is an instrument that will release fish at a depth sufficient for the fish to be able to recover from the effects of barotrauma.)

Specifically, the bill requires

  • commercial and recreational fishermen to possess a venting tool or descending device that is rigged and ready for use when fishing for reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico Exclusive Economic Zone,
  • the Department of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study and produce a report on discard mortality in the Gulf reef fish fisheries, and
  • Commerce and the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council to develop guidance for reporting discards and associated mortality and develop a plan to assess the effectiveness and usage of barotrauma-reducing devices.
DESCEND Act of 2020 — Informed