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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 27, 2019Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 906

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act

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Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act

This bill addresses certain driftnet fishing. (Driftnet fishing is a method of fishing in which a gillnet composed of a panel or panels of webbing, or a series of such gillnets, is placed in the water and allowed to drift with the currents and winds for the purpose of entangling fish in the webbing.)

Currently, the use of large-scale drift gillnets with a total length of 2.5 kilometers or more is prohibited in the United States.The bill expands the definition of large-scale driftnet fishing to prohibit the use of gillnets with a mesh size of 14 inches or greater. This expanded prohibition does not apply within the U.S. exclusive economic zone for five years.

The Department of Commerce must conduct a transition program to facilitate the phase out of large-scale driftnet fishing and to promote the adoption of alternative fishing practices that minimize the incidental catch of living marine resources.

Commerce must award grants to program participants.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council may recommend and Commerce may approve regulations that require charter operators to pay fees on vessels that harvest Pacific halibut in specific International Pacific Halibut Commission regulatory areas.

What just happenedJan 1, 2021

Vetoed by President.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA](D-CA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors3 D1 R
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  1. Jan 1, 2021President

    Vetoed by President.

  2. Jan 1, 2021President31000

    Vetoed by President.

  3. Jan 1, 2021Veto

    Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. (consideration: CR S8001-8002; text: CR S8002)

  4. Dec 21, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  5. Dec 21, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 10, 2020FloorH38310

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

  7. Dec 10, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 283 - 105 (Roll no. 242). (text: CR H7115)

  8. Dec 10, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 283 - 105 (Roll no. 242).(text: CR H7115)

  9. Dec 10, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7126-7127)

  10. Dec 10, 2020FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  11. Dec 10, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 906.

  12. Dec 10, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7115-7118)

  13. Dec 10, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  14. Jul 23, 2020FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  15. Jul 23, 2020FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  16. Jul 23, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. Jul 22, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4398-4399; text: CR S4398-4399)

  18. Jul 22, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4398-4399; text: CR S4398-4399)

  19. Dec 5, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 316.

  20. Dec 5, 2019Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment. With written report No. 116-166.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  21. Dec 5, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment. With written report No. 116-166.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  22. Apr 3, 2019Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  23. Mar 27, 2019IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  24. Mar 27, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed HouseDec 10, 202053

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act

This bill addresses certain driftnet fishing. (Driftnet fishing is a method of fishing in which a gillnet composed of a panel or panels of webbing, or a series of such gillnets, is placed in the water and allowed to drift with the currents and winds for the purpose of entangling fish in the webbing.)

Currently, the use of large-scale drift gillnets with a total length of 2.5 kilometers or more is prohibited in the United States.The bill expands the definition of large-scale driftnet fishing to prohibit the use of gillnets with a mesh size of 14 inches or greater. This expanded prohibition does not apply within the U.S. exclusive economic zone for five years.

The Department of Commerce must conduct a transition program to facilitate the phase out of large-scale driftnet fishing and to promote the adoption of alternative fishing practices that minimize the incidental catch of living marine resources.

Commerce must award grants to program participants.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council may recommend and Commerce may approve regulations that require charter operators to pay fees on vessels that harvest Pacific halibut in specific International Pacific Halibut Commission regulatory areas.

Passed SenateJul 22, 202055

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act

This bill addresses certain driftnet fishing. (Driftnet fishing is a method of fishing in which a gillnet composed of a panel or panels of webbing, or a series of such gillnets, is placed in the water and allowed to drift with the currents and winds for the purpose of entangling fish in the webbing.)

Currently, the use of large-scale drift gillnets with a total length of 2.5 kilometers or more is prohibited in the United States.The bill expands the definition of large-scale driftnet fishing to prohibit the use of gillnets with a mesh size of 14 inches or greater. This expanded prohibition does not apply within the U.S. exclusive economic zone for five years.

The Department of Commerce must conduct a transition program to facilitate the phase out of large-scale driftnet fishing and to promote the adoption of alternative fishing practices that minimize the incidental catch of living marine resources.

Commerce must award grants to program participants.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council may recommend and Commerce may approve regulations that require charter operators to pay fees on vessels that harvest Pacific halibut in specific International Pacific Halibut Commission regulatory areas.

Reported to SenateDec 5, 201925

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act

This bill addresses certain driftnet fishing. (Driftnet fishing is a method of fishing in which a gillnet composed of a panel or panels of webbing, or a series of such gillnets, is placed in the water and allowed to drift with the currents and winds for the purpose of entangling fish in the webbing.)

Currently, the use of large-scale drift gillnets with a total length of 2.5 kilometers or more is prohibited in the United States.The bill expands the definition of large-scale driftnet fishing to prohibit the use of gillnets with a mesh size of 14 inches or greater. This expanded prohibition does not apply within the U.S. exclusive economic zone for five years.

The Department of Commerce must conduct a transition program to facilitate the phase out of large-scale driftnet fishing and to promote the adoption of alternative fishing practices that minimize the incidental catch of living marine resources.

Commerce must award grants to program participants.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council may recommend and Commerce may approve regulations that require charter operators to pay fees on vessels that harvest Pacific halibut.

Introduced in SenateMar 27, 2019

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act

This bill addresses certain driftnet fishing. (Driftnet fishing is a method of fishing in which a gillnet composed of a panel or panels of webbing, or a series of such gillnets, is placed in the water and allowed to drift with the currents and winds for the purpose of entangling fish in the webbing.)

Currently, the use of large-scale drift gillnets with a total length of 2.5 kilometers or more is prohibited in the United States.The bill expands the definition of large-scale driftnet fishing to prohibit the use of gillnets with a mesh size of 14 inches or greater. This expanded prohibition does not apply within the U.S. exclusive economic zone for five years.

The Department of Commerce must conduct a transition program to facilitate the phase out of large-scale driftnet fishing and to promote the adoption of alternative fishing practices that minimize the incidental catch of living marine resources.

Commerce must award grants to program participants.

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act — Informed