Congress 116 - HR 1023 - Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019

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Aquatic ecology Canada Environmental assessment, monitoring, research Fishes Government studies and investigations Great Lakes International organizations and cooperation Lakes and rivers Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Public Lands and Natural Resources Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

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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.

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Nov 8, 2019

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.
Nov 8, 2019

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-274.
Sep 18, 2019

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
Sep 18, 2019

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 18, 2019

Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
May 8, 2019

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 26, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Feb 6, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 6, 2019

Introduced in House

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