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BillHR 7992 · 119

CANS Act of 2026

Introduced
Mar 18, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 18, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a program to manage and reduce the number of abandoned and derelict commercial fishing nets, also known as 'ghost nets', in US waters. Requires the development of strategies to prevent and remove these nets.

Sponsored By

Robert J. Wittman
Republican · Virginia · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 18, 2026
  3. Mar 18, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

The bill affects commercial fishermen and marine ecosystems by reducing the number of hazardous nets that can entangle and kill marine life. It also impacts coastal communities by helping to preserve the health of marine environments and the fisheries they depend on.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on Natural Resources
IntroducedMar 18, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.