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H.R. 1023 · 116th Congress

Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019

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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.

What it does: CRS summary · Reported to House · Nov 8, 2019

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.

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 2019

Latest action (Nov 8, 2019): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.

Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 6, 2019

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.