H.R. 5126 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
DESCEND Act of 2020
H.R. 5126 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Nov 15, 2019, sponsored by Garret Graves with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 15, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 116-340
What it does
Direct Enhancement of Snapper Conservation and the Economy through Novel Devices Act of 2020 or the DESCEND Act of 2020 This bill addresses the use of descending devices to release reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Garret Graves (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 15, 2019
- Passed the HouseOct 1, 2020
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2020
- Sent to the President2021
- Became lawJan 13, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-340. (Jan 13, 2021)
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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