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Introduced
03/12/2019
03/12/2019
In Committee
03/12/2019
03/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested parties to promote fish conservation, and for other purposes. 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.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the National Fish Habitat Board to encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested parties to promote fish conservation. The Board will establish national goals and priorities for fish habitat conservation, recommend entities to Congress for designation as Fish Habitat Partnerships, and 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 and the Board. The bill authorizes appropriations for fish habitat conservation projects, administrative and planning expenses, and technical and scientific assistance.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Mike Crapo (R)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Doug Jones (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 03/12/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/754/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s754/BILLS-116s754is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s754/BILLS-116s754is.pdf.pdf |
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