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US HR1945

Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Advisory Committee Act


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Introduced
04/05/2017
In Committee
04/24/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. (on 04/24/2017)

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