H.R. 1580 · 115th Congress
Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2017
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Mitchell10 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
This bill authorizes the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct critical monitoring, scientific assessments, and research in support of fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin between the United States and Canada.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Mar 16, 2017
Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2017
This bill authorizes the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct critical monitoring, scientific assessments, and research in support of fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin between the United States and Canada.
In support of the fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin, the USGS Great Lakes Science Center 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.
To protect and improve the Great Lakes, the USGS Great Lakes Science Center may provide:
- deep-water 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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2017
Latest action (Mar 27, 2017): Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 16, 2017
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.