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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 21, 2021Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 404

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Nov 16, 2022)

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.

Further, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council may recommend and Commerce may approve regulations to collect fees from charter vessel operators that guide recreational anglers who harvest Pacific halibut.

What just happenedNov 16, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 402.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33](D-CA)Sponsor
24 cosponsors17 D7 R
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  1. Nov 16, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 402.

  2. Nov 16, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-561.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Nov 16, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-561.

    Natural Resources Committee
  4. Nov 17, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  5. Nov 17, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  6. Nov 17, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  7. Feb 18, 2021Committee

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

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  8. Jan 21, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  9. Jan 21, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  10. Jan 21, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseNov 16, 20227

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.

Further, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council may recommend and Commerce may approve regulations to collect fees from charter vessel operators that guide recreational anglers who harvest Pacific halibut.

Introduced in HouseJan 21, 2021

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act of 2021

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