H.R.3831

Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025

Chamber Passed·6/3/26

Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025 prohibits feeding sharks in the exclusive economic zone off Florida.

The Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025 amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to prohibit feeding sharks in the exclusive economic zone off the State of Florida. This change aims to protect marine ecosystems and shark populations by preventing human activities that could disrupt natural behaviors and food chains. The bill modifies existing federal law to include Florida in the list of states where shark feeding is banned.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Jun 3
Current
Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 5

10:00 AM

House Committee on Natural Resources Hearing

Jul 22, 2025

2:15 PM

House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Hearing

History

Jun 3

Senate

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

Jun 2

House

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

Jun 2

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3751)