House Bill 1023
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 6, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1023
Congress
116
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019
This bill authorizes the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct monitoring, scientific assessments, and research in support of fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin between the United States and Canada.
The USGS 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.
The USGS may provide
- deepwater 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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11/08/2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.
11/08/2019
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-274.
09/18/2019
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
09/18/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
09/18/2019
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
05/08/2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
02/26/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
02/06/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
02/06/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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