Senate Bill 446
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 12, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
446
Congress
116
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act
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.
February 12, 2019
02/12/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
02/12/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:02:58 PM