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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 13, 2019Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 1747

National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Nov 26, 2019)

National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act

This bill establishes the National Fish Habitat Board to (1) encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested parties to promote fish conservation, (2) establish national goals and priorities for fish habitat conservation, (3) recommend to Congress entities for designation as a Fish Habitat Partnership, and (4) review and make recommendations regarding fish habitat conservation projects.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Geological Survey may provide technical and scientific assistance to the partnerships, participants in the fish habitat conservation projects, and the board.

What just happenedNov 26, 2019

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 255.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1](R-VA)Sponsor
7 cosponsors6 D1 R
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  1. Nov 26, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 255.

  2. Nov 26, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-314.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Nov 26, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-314.

    Natural Resources Committee
  4. Sep 25, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  5. Sep 25, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  6. Sep 25, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  7. Sep 24, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  8. Apr 1, 2019Committee

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

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  9. Mar 13, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. Mar 13, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Mar 13, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseNov 26, 20197

National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act

This bill establishes the National Fish Habitat Board to (1) encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested parties to promote fish conservation, (2) establish national goals and priorities for fish habitat conservation, (3) recommend to Congress entities for designation as a Fish Habitat Partnership, and (4) review and make recommendations regarding fish habitat conservation projects.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Geological Survey may provide technical and scientific assistance to the partnerships, participants in the fish habitat conservation projects, and the board.

Introduced in HouseMar 13, 2019

National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act

This bill establishes the National Fish Habitat Board to (1) encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested parties to promote fish conservation, (2) establish national goals and priorities for fish habitat conservation, (3) recommend to Congress entities for designation as a Fish Habitat Partnership, and (4) review and make recommendations regarding fish habitat conservation projects.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Geological Survey may provide technical and scientific assistance to the partnerships, participants in the fish habitat conservation projects, and the board.

National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act — Informed