US HB1580 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 16 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-27 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct critical monitoring, scientific assessments, and research in support of fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin between the United States and Canada. In support of the fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin, the USGS Great Lakes Science Center shall: (1) execute a comprehensive, multi-lake, freshwater fisheries science program; (2) work cooperatively with regional, state, tribal, and local governments; and (3) consult with interested groups, including academia and Canadian agencies. To protect and improve the Great Lakes, the USGS Great Lakes Science Center may provide: deep-water ecosystem research, fish behavior and habitat reports, fish population assessments, invasive species research, use of biological equipment and laboratory capabilities necessary to support fishery management decisions, and studies that assess impacts on Great Lakes Fishery resources.

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Title

Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2017

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-03-27HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
2017-03-16HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2017-03-16HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SB859 (Same As) 2017-04-05 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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