House Bill 2560
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Reef Assassin Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 19, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2560
Congress
115
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Reef Assassin Act
This bill directs the Department of Commerce to issue regulations under which a participating state may allow individuals to exchange 100 lionfish for one tag that authorizes recreational or commercial fishing for covered species. (Covered species are red snapper, gag grouper, triggerfish, and amberjack.)
May 19, 2017
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05/30/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
05/19/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
05/19/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:42 PM