Bill Sponsor
House Bill 5957
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To reduce risks to marine mammals, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 12, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Nov 12, 2021
Latest Action
Nov 30, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5957
Congress
117
Policy Area
Animals
Animals
Primary focus of measure is animal protection; human-animal relationships; wildlife conservation and habitat protection; veterinary medicine. Measures concerning endangered or threatened species may fall under Environmental Protection policy area. Measures concerning wildlife refuge matters may fall under Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Washington
Democrat
California
Republican
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Washington
Democrat
Washington
Democrat
Washington
Democrat
Washington
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.

Text (1)
November 12, 2021
Actions (4)
11/30/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
11/15/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
11/12/2021
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.
11/12/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 24, 2023 10:00:39 PM