This bill requires the Department of Commerce or the Department of the Interior to consider the threat of invasive species before mandating that a new fishway be built. (Fishways are structures placed on or around constructed barriers to give fish the opportunity to migrate.)
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
FishesLakes and riversLand use and conservationWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection
To amend the Federal Power Act to require the consideration of invasive species when prescribing fishways, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-7170| House
| Updated: 11/27/2018
This bill requires the Department of Commerce or the Department of the Interior to consider the threat of invasive species before mandating that a new fishway be built. (Fishways are structures placed on or around constructed barriers to give fish the opportunity to migrate.)
FishesLakes and riversLand use and conservationWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection