H.R. 9953: To reduce trawl gear impacts on bycatch and seafloor habitat in the Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and Gulf of Alaska, to establish gear performance standards, seafloor contact detection, and salmon excluder requirements, to improve Council transparency and participation, to prioritize ecosystem analyses, to modernize electronic monitoring, to prohibit unsustainable foreign seafood imports, and to establish a Bycatch Mitigation and Habitat Protection Assistance Fund.
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 |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-27 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-28 |
Summary
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Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 9953?
H.R. 9953 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: To reduce trawl gear impacts on bycatch and seafloor habitat in the Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and Gulf of Alaska, to establish gear performance standards, seafloor contact detection, and salmon excluder requirements, to improve Council transparency and participation, to prioritize ecosystem analyses, to modernize electronic monitoring, to prohibit unsustainable foreign seafood imports, and to establish a Bycatch Mitigation and Habitat Protection Assistance Fund..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 9953 are available on congress.gov.
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