H.R. 5957

Referred to Committee

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

Introduced 11/12/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

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

11/30/2021 • House

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.

Introduced in House • 11/12/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Animals

Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsAtlantic Coast (U.S.)Congressional oversightEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationNavigation, waterways, harborsTransportation safety and securityWildlife conservation and habitat protection

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (9)

Party Breakdown

Democrats

Republicans

Independents

Sponsor

Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]

Democrat • WA-2

Cosponsors (8)

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

R-PA-1

Joined 11/12/2021

Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]

D-WA-6

Joined 11/12/2021

Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]

D-WA-10

Joined 11/12/2021

Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]

D-AZ-3

Joined 11/12/2021

Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]

D-WA-8

Joined 11/12/2021

Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]

D-WA-1

Joined 11/12/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

November 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.

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