H.R. 3831

119th Congress

In Committee

Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]FL· Introduced 6 June 2025
Open on Congress.gov

5

Cosponsors

18

Actions

0

Amendments

2

Committees

—

Since introduced

Introduced
Committee
Passed Chamber
Passed Both
Enacted
Step 1 of 0
Latest action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

3 June 2026·1 month ago

Summary

Reported to House · Updated 28 May 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).

Timeline

18 actions

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    3 June 2026 · IntroReferral

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    2 June 2026 · Floor

  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

    2 June 2026 · Floor

  4. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

    2 June 2026 · Floor

  5. Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    2 June 2026 · Floor

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3831.

    2 June 2026 · Floor

  7. Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    2 June 2026 · Floor

  8. Considered under suspension of the rules.

    2 June 2026 · Floor

  9. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-658.

    20 May 2026 · Committee

  10. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-658.

    20 May 2026 · Committee

  11. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-658.

    20 May 2026 · Committee

  12. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-658.

    20 May 2026 · Committee

  13. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 572.

    20 May 2026 · Calendars

  14. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 572.

    20 May 2026 · Calendars

  15. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-658.

    20 May 2026 · Committee

  16. Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged

    5 March 2026 · Committee

  17. Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged

    5 March 2026 · Committee

  18. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    5 March 2026 · Committee

  19. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    5 March 2026 · Committee

  20. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    5 March 2026 · Committee

Sponsorship

5 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]FL

Cosponsors

  • Democrat120%
  • Republican480%

Classification

Policy area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Legislative subjects

FishesFloridaMarine and coastal resources, fisheries

Committees

2

  • Natural Resources Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To6 Jun 2025
    • Markup By5 Mar 2026
    • Reported By20 May 2026

    • Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee

      • Referred to16 Jul 2025
      • Hearings By (subcommittee)22 Jul 2025
      • Discharged from5 Mar 2026

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

    Senate · Standing

    • Referred To3 Jun 2026

Reports

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 1 on 6 June 2025 to 5 on 1 August 2025.

Pelosi Tracker
Follow on XJoin our Discord
PoliticiansBillsPortfoliosPricingAboutLegalTerms of ServicePrivacy Policy
Français
© 2026 - All rights reserved. Powered by Vantara Labs
This website is an independent, third-party platform. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way associated with Nancy Pelosi, her office, or her representatives. Any use of her name is solely for the purpose of discussing publicly available information.The information provided on this website is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as, nor should it be construed as, financial or investment advice. The data presented here is sourced from publicly available filings and records. While we strive for accuracy, timeliness, and completeness, we do not guarantee that all information is error-free or current.