House Bill 1242
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Cormorant Relief Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 14, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1242
Congress
116
Policy Area
Animals
Animals
Primary focus of measure is animal protection; human-animal relationships; wildlife conservation and habitat protection; veterinary medicine. Measures concerning endangered or threatened species may fall under Environmental Protection policy area. Measures concerning wildlife refuge matters may fall under Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Cormorant Relief Act
This bill provides statutory authority for certain regulations that allow for the taking of double-crested cormorants (birds) to protect fish at aquaculture facilities and to protect public resources (e.g., fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats).
February 14, 2019
03/13/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
02/14/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
02/14/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:17:43 PM