H.R. 3831: Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-06-06 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2026-06-03 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-05-20):
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).
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Darren Soto | D FL (original cosponsor) 2025-06-06 |
| John H. Rutherford | R FL 2025-06-24 |
| Mike Haridopolos | R FL 2025-07-14 |
| Gus M. Bilirakis | R FL 2025-07-16 |
| W. Gregory Steube | R FL 2025-08-01 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 3831 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 3831?
H.R. 3831 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 3831 are available on congress.gov.
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