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US HR7657
US HR7657To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 with respect to anadromous fish habitat and passage, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
07/16/2020
07/16/2020
In Committee
08/10/2020
08/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 with respect to anadromous fish habitat and passage, and for other purposes. This bill provides authority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to carry out aquatic ecosystem restoration projects to improve habitat or passage for anadromous fish, including (1) installing fish bypass structures on small water diversions, (2) modifying tide gates, and (3) restoring or reconnecting floodplains and wetlands that are important for anadromous fish habitat or passage. Anadromous fish are species of fish that spawn in fresh or estuarine waters and that migrate to ocean waters. The Corps must give such projects equal priority for implementation as other aquatic ecosystem restoration projects.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 to provide the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the authority to carry out aquatic ecosystem restoration projects that improve habitat or passage for anadromous fish, which are species that spawn in fresh or estuarine waters and migrate to ocean waters. The bill specifically allows for the installation of fish bypass structures on small water diversions, the modification of tide gates, and the restoration or reconnection of floodplains and wetlands important for anadromous fish. The bill also requires the Secretary to give these types of projects equal priority for implementation as other aquatic ecosystem restoration projects.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. (on 08/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7657/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7657/BILLS-116hr7657ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7657/BILLS-116hr7657ih.pdf.pdf |
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