House Bill 6302
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Cormorant Relief Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 3, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6302
Congress
115
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
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).
10/23/2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 776.
10/23/2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-994.
07/11/2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 13.
07/11/2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
07/03/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
07/03/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:17 PM