I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1887 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 4, 2017 Mr. Diaz-Balart (for himself and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 to clarify an exemption for traditional fisheries and markets.

1. Clarification of Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 exemption (a) Clarification Section 4(c)(1) of the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 ( 16 U.S.C. 1827a(c)(1) ) is amended by inserting and retained after landed . (b) Deadline for regulations The Secretary of Commerce shall issue a final rule implementing the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 ( 16 U.S.C. 1827a ), as amended by this Act, not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.