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US HR380
US HR380To amend the Federal Power Act to require the consideration of invasive species when prescribing fishways, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
01/09/2019
01/09/2019
In Committee
01/25/2019
01/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Federal Power Act to require the consideration of invasive species when prescribing fishways, and for other purposes. 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.)
AI Summary
This bill amends the Federal Power Act to require the Department of Commerce or the Department of the Interior to consider the threat of invasive species before mandating that a new fishway (a structure that allows fish to migrate) be built. Fishways are constructed around barriers, such as dams, to enable fish to travel upstream and downstream. This bill aims to ensure that the potential impact of invasive species is taken into account when prescribing the installation of these fishways.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. (on 01/25/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/380/all-info | 01/10/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr380/BILLS-116hr380ih.pdf | 01/26/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr380/BILLS-116hr380ih.pdf.pdf | 01/26/2019 |
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