HR-5957 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-11-30CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.House committee actions
2021-11-15CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.House committee actions
2021-11-12IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2021-11-12IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2021-11-12IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2021-11-12IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Animals
See Subjects
  • Animal protection and human-animal relationships
  • 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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