The Bycatch Reduction Act
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Representative Mike Rogers introduced this bill in the House. It would require federal fishing agencies to implement specific plans to reduce bycatch—the accidental capture of fish or marine life that fishermen did not intend to catch.
Why it matters: This is a legislative proposal aimed at changing how federal agencies manage unintended marine life capture during commercial fishing operations.
Who it affects
- Commercial fishing industries
This information comes from Congress.gov regarding a bill introduced in the House; check the official text before relying on it.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document