To require individuals fishing for Gulf reef fish to use certain descending devices, and for other purposes.
Sponsor and status
116th Congress (2019–2021)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Jan 13, 2021
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on January 13, 2021.
6 Cosponsors (3 Republicans, 3 Democrats)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Natural Resources Committee Advances Legislation to Fund Water Infrastructure, Bolster Drought Protections for Communities Impacted by Climate Change”
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Rep. Raúl Grijalva [D-AZ7]
on Mar 11, 2020
“the daily leader: thursday, october 1, 2020”
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Rep. Steny Hoyer [D-MD5]
on Sep 30, 2020
“the weekly leader: friday, september 25, 2020”
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Rep. Steny Hoyer [D-MD5]
on Sep 25, 2020
More statements at ProPublica Represent...
What stakeholders are saying
Incorporated legislation
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History
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Nov 15, 2019
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Introduced
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Jan 14, 2020
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Considered by Water, Wildlife and Fisheries
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Mar 11, 2020
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Ordered Reported
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Sep 24, 2020
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Reported by House Committee on Natural Resources
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Sep 25, 2020
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Text Published
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Oct 1, 2020
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Dec 21, 2020
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Passed Senate
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Voice Vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Jan 13, 2021
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 5126 (116th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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