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Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 6, 2019Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 1023

Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Nov 8, 2019)

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.

What just happenedNov 8, 2019

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5](D-IL)Sponsor
18 cosponsors8 D10 R
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  1. Nov 8, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.

  2. Nov 8, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-274.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Nov 8, 2019Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-274.

    Natural Resources Committee
  4. Sep 18, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.

    Natural Resources Committee
  5. Sep 18, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  6. Sep 18, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  7. May 8, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  8. Feb 26, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  9. Feb 6, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. Feb 6, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Feb 6, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseNov 8, 20197

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.
Introduced in HouseFeb 6, 2019

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.
Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019 — Informed