# 117-hr-6180: Reef Assassin Act

117-hr-6180, Reef Assassin Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1] (R-FL); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-6180
- Congress: 117
- Title: Reef Assassin Act
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
- Introduced: 2021-12-08
- Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Reef Assassin Act This bill directs the Department of Commerce to issue regulations under which a participating state may allow individuals to exchange 100 lionfish for one tag that authorizes recreational or commercial fishing for covered species. (Covered species are red snapper, gag grouper, triggerfish, and amberjack.)

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## Sources
- [117-hr-6180 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6180)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-6180 (as of 2025-11-18).