Bill115th CongressFiled Nov 27, 2018Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 7170
To amend the Federal Power Act to require the consideration of invasive species when prescribing fishways, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 27, 2018)
This bill requires the Department of Commerce or the Department of the Interior to consider the threat of invasive species before mandating that a new fishway be built. (Fishways are structures placed on or around constructed barriers to give fish the opportunity to migrate.)
What just happenedNov 27, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6](R-WI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseNov 27, 2018
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House