To reduce risks to marine mammals, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 5957

Introduced

Nov 12, 2021

Latest Action

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

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Topics

Animal protection and human-animal relationships Animals Atlantic Coast (U.S.) Congressional oversight Endangered and threatened species Environmental assessment, monitoring, research Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Mammals Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Marine and inland water transportation Navigation, waterways, harbors Transportation safety and security Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

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Votes

Summary

This bill sets forth provisions to establish (1) vessel speed restrictions to reduce injuries to marine mammals, and (2) a variety of new programs to protect marine mammals.

Actions

Nov 30, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Nov 15, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Nov 12, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 12, 2021

Introduced in House

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