Shark Conservation and Management in the United States

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Shark Conservation and Management in the United States

Published Jul 15, 2026Updated Jul 16, 2026

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HR 133116th Congress
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
Dec 27, 2020 · Became Public Law No: 116-260.
HR 7776117th Congress
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Dec 23, 2022 · Became Public Law No: 117-263.

Shark Conservation and Management in the United States

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