Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019
- Last Action
- 11/8/2019
Actions
- 2019-11-08Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.
- 2019-11-08Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-274.
- 2019-11-08Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-274.
- 2019-09-18Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
- 2019-09-18Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 2019-09-18Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
- 2019-05-08Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- 2019-02-26Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
- 2019-02-06Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2019-02-06Introduced in House
- 2019-02-06Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-11-08 (07)
Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019
This bill authorizes the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct monitoring, scientific assessments, and research in support of fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin between the United States and Canada.
The USGS shall (1) execute a comprehensive, multi-lake, freshwater fisheries science program; (2) work cooperatively with regional, state, tribal, and local governments; and (3) consult with interested groups, including academia and Canadian agencies.
The USGS may provide
- deepwater ecosystem research,
- fish behavior and habitat reports,
- fish population assessments,
- invasive species research,
- use of biological equipment and laboratory capabilities necessary to support fishery management decisions, and
- studies that assess impacts on Great Lakes fishery resources.
Cosponsors (18)
- FRED UPTON (R-MI)
- Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
- Brian Higgins (D-NY)
- JANICE SCHAKOWSKY (D-IL)
- Daniel Kildee (D-MI)
- Bill Huizenga (R-MI)
- David Joyce (R-OH)
- Paul Mitchell (R-MI)
- Chris Collins (R-NY)
- Jack Bergman (R-MI)
- Pete Stauber (R-MN)
- Elissa Slotkin (D-MI)
- Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH)
- Mike Kelly (R-PA)
- John Moolenaar (R-MI)
- PETER VISCLOSKY (D-IN)
- RON KIND (D-WI)
- MARCY KAPTUR (D-OH)
Subjects
- Aquatic ecology
- Canada
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Fishes
- Government studies and investigations
- Great Lakes
- International organizations and cooperation
- Lakes and rivers
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
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