US HR1747

Bill

National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act

Introduced
03/13/2019

In Committee
09/25/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested persons to promote fish conservation. 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, the National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act, aims to encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested parties to promote fish conservation. The bill establishes the National Fish Habitat Board to set 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, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Geological Survey may provide technical and scientific assistance to the Partnerships, project participants, and the Board. The bill authorizes funding for fish habitat conservation projects, administrative and planning expenses, and technical and scientific assistance.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (8)

Rob Wittman (R)*, Matt Cartwright (D), Ed Case (D), Jenniffer González (R), Ron Kind (D), Zoe Lofgren (D), Elaine Luria (D), Marc Veasey (D),

Last Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 255. (on 11/26/2019)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1747/all-info

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1747/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1747/BILLS-116hr1747rh.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1747/BILLS-116hr1747rh.pdf.pdf
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1747/BILLS-116hr1747ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1747/BILLS-116hr1747ih.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR1326	ACCESS Act Authorizing Critical Conservation and Enabling Sportsmen and Sportswomen Act	Subcommittee Hearings Held.	Related
HR729	Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.	Related
HR925	North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	Related
HRes1161	Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.B. 925) to extend the authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2024.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	Similar To
S3051	America's Conservation Enhancement Act	Became Public Law No: 116-188. (TXT \| PDF)	Related
S754	National Fish Habitat Conservation Act of 2019	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Related

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