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H.R. 3831 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
6 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 5 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Webster, Daniel (R-FL) (Introduced 06/06/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.52 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 6 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 06/03/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (05/20/2026)
Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025
This bill prohibits shark feeding in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) seaward of Florida for any purpose other than to harvest sharks, subject to limited exceptions. (Florida state waters generally extend 3 miles from the shore in the Atlantic Ocean and 9 miles from the shore in the Gulf of America. The EEZ is seaward of and adjacent to state waters and generally extends to 200 miles from the U.S. coastline.)
Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful to introduce, or attempt to introduce, food or any other substance into these waters to attract sharks for any purpose other than to harvest sharks. Exceptions allow shark feeding (1) for research programs funded by federal appropriations, or (2) to the extent that the feeding presents no public health hazard or safety risk (as determined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or under state law).
119 HR 3831 EH: Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 3831
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to prohibit feeding sharks in the exclusive economic zone off the State of Florida.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025.
2.Prohibition on feeding sharks in exclusive economic zone off State of FloridaSection 317 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1866) is amended— (1)by striking the State and inserting the States; and (2)by inserting and Florida after Hawaii. Passed the House of Representatives June 2, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3831 IH: Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-06 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3831IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 6, 2025Mr. Webster of Florida (for himself and Mr. Soto) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to prohibit feeding sharks in the exclusive economic zone off the State of Florida.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025.
2.Prohibition on feeding sharks in exclusive economic zone off State of FloridaSection 317 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1866) is amended— (1)by striking the State and inserting the States; and (2)by inserting and Florida after Hawaii.
119 HR 3831 : Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-06-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3831IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 3, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to prohibit feeding sharks in the exclusive economic zone off the State of Florida.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025.2.Prohibition on feeding sharks in exclusive economic zone off State of FloridaSection 317 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1866) is amended—(1)by striking the State and inserting the States; and(2)by inserting and Florida after Hawaii.Passed the House of Representatives June 2, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3831 RH: Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-05-20 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 572119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3831[Report No. 119–658]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 6, 2025Mr. Webster of Florida (for himself and Mr. Soto) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesMay 20, 2026Additional sponsors: Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Haridopolos, Mr. Bilirakis, and Mr. SteubeMay 20, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to prohibit feeding sharks in the exclusive economic zone off the State of Florida.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025.2.Prohibition on feeding sharks in exclusive economic zone off State of FloridaSection 317 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1866) is amended—(1)by striking the State and inserting the States; and(2)by inserting and Florida after Hawaii.May 20, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 06/06/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 06/06/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 07/16/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries. |
| 07/22/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 03/05/2026 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged |
| 03/05/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 03/05/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. |
| 05/20/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-658. |
| 05/20/2026 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-658. |
| 05/20/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 572. |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3751) |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3831. |
| 06/02/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3751) |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3751) |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 06/03/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025 |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025 |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to prohibit feeding sharks in the exclusive economic zone off the State of Florida. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to prohibit feeding sharks in the exclusive economic zone off the State of Florida. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 06/03/2026 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 05/20/2026 Reported By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 03/05/2026 Markup By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 06/06/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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