H.R. 3831
119th Congress
Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025
5
Cosponsors
18
Actions
0
Amendments
2
Committees
—
Since introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
3 juin 2026·1 month ago
Summary
Reported to House · Updated 28 mai 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
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
3 juin 2026 · IntroReferral
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3831.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-658.
20 mai 2026 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-658.
20 mai 2026 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-658.
20 mai 2026 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-658.
20 mai 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 572.
20 mai 2026 · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 572.
20 mai 2026 · Calendars
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-658.
20 mai 2026 · Committee
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
5 mars 2026 · Committee
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
5 mars 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
5 mars 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
5 mars 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
5 mars 2026 · Committee
Sponsorship
5 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]FLCosponsors
- Democrat120%
- Republican480%
- Republican:Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]FL
- Republican:Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]FL
- Republican:Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]FL
- Republican:Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5]FL
- Democrat:Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]FL
Classification
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesLegislative subjects
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 juin 2025 to 5 on 1 août 2025.
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