FISH Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 15, 2019)
Federally Integrated Species Health Act or the FISH Act
This bill gives the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) the sole authority to protect endangered or threatened species that are anadromous species (species of fish that spawn in fresh or estuarine waters and that migrate to ocean waters) or catadromous species (species of fish that spawn in ocean waters and migrate to fresh waters). Currently, the FWS shares this authority with the National Marine Fisheries Service.
What just happenedFeb 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 15, 2019
- Feb 4, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee - Jan 15, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Jan 15, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 15, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House