House Bill 2548
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Cormorant Relief Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 15, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2548
Congress
117
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).
April 15, 2021
06/08/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
04/15/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
04/15/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 9, 2023 5:47:48 PM