US HB4595 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 13-4)
Status: Introduced on February 23 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-25 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 23 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-25 - 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 2016 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.
Title
Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2016
Sponsors
Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL] | Rep. Dan Benishek [R-MI] | Rep. Debbie Dingell [D-MI] | Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH] |
Rep. Brian Higgins [D-NY] | Rep. Candice Miller [R-MI] | Rep. Ron Kind [D-WI] | Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN] |
Rep. David Joyce [R-OH] | Rep. Sander Levin [D-MI] | Rep. Daniel Lipinski [D-IL] | Rep. Fred Upton [R-MI] |
Rep. Peter Visclosky [D-IN] | Rep. Louise Slaughter [D-NY] | Rep. Richard Nolan [D-MN] | Sen. Tammy Duckworth [D-IL] |
Rep. Daniel Kildee [D-MI] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2016-02-25 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. |
2016-02-23 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
2016-02-23 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB2569 (Same As) 2016-02-23 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Subjects
Aquatic ecology
Canada
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Fishes
Government studies and investigations
Great Lakes
International organizations and cooperation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Public lands and natural resources
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Canada
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Fishes
Government studies and investigations
Great Lakes
International organizations and cooperation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Public lands and natural resources
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4595/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr4595/BILLS-114hr4595ih.pdf |