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US HR1945
Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Advisory Committee Act
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Introduced
04/05/2017
04/05/2017
In Committee
04/24/2017
04/24/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Advisory Committee Act This bill amends the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act to establish the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Advisory Committee to advise the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture on wildlife and habitat conservation, hunting, and recreational shooting. The advisory committee must advise the departments on policies or programs related to: implementing Executive Order No. 13443: Facilitation of Hunting Heritage and Wildlife Conservation; conserving and restoring wetlands, agricultural lands, grasslands, forest, and rangeland habitats; promoting opportunities for and access to hunting and shooting sports on federal lands; recruiting and retaining new hunters and shooters; increasing public awareness of the importance of wildlife conservation and the benefits of recreational hunting and shooting; and encouraging coordination among the public, the hunting and shooting sports community, wildlife conservation groups, states, tribes, and the federal government. The bill also specifies requirements for membership, meetings, pay and expenses, administrative support, and annual reports to Congress. The advisory committee is exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The bill abolishes the existing Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council, effective on the date of the first meeting of the advisory committee established by this bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Advisory Committee to advise the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture on policies and programs related to wildlife and habitat conservation, hunting, and recreational shooting. The advisory committee will provide guidance on implementing an executive order to facilitate hunting heritage and wildlife conservation, as well as policies to promote access to hunting and shooting on federal lands, recruit and retain new hunters and shooters, and encourage coordination among various stakeholders. The bill outlines the committee's membership, which includes both ex officio and discretionary members representing state wildlife agencies, hunting and conservation groups, and relevant industries. The advisory committee is required to submit annual reports to Congress on its activities and recommendations. The existing Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council will be abolished upon the first meeting of the new advisory committee established by this bill.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Bob Latta (R)*,
Mike Bishop (R),
Tom Cole (R),
Chris Collins (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Blake Farenthold (R),
Bill Johnson (R),
Trent Kelly (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Tim Ryan (D),
Pete Sessions (R),
David Valadao (R),
Timothy Walz (D),
Ted Yoho (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. (on 04/24/2017)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1945/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1945/BILLS-115hr1945ih.pdf |
Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1945/BILLS-115hr1945ih.pdf.pdf |
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