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Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1023| House 
| Updated: 11/8/2019
Mike Quigley

Mike Quigley

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (18)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Paul Mitchell (Independent)David P. Joyce (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Ron Kind (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Feb 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-446
Introduced in Senate
Feb 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
May 8, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 18, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 18, 2019
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Sep 18, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
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.
  • February 6, 2019
    Introduced in House


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


  • February 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-446
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • May 8, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


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


  • September 18, 2019
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


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


  • November 8, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.


  • November 8, 2019
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-274.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1326: ACCESS Act
  • HR 116-1865: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
  • S 116-3051: America's Conservation Enhancement Act
  • HR 116-729: Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act
  • S 116-446: Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act
Aquatic ecologyCanadaEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFishesGovernment studies and investigationsGreat LakesInternational organizations and cooperationLakes and riversMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1023| House 
| Updated: 11/8/2019
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.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Feb 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-446
Introduced in Senate
Feb 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
May 8, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 18, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 18, 2019
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Sep 18, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
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.
  • February 6, 2019
    Introduced in House


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


  • February 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-446
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • May 8, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


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


  • September 18, 2019
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


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


  • November 8, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.


  • November 8, 2019
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-274.
Mike Quigley

Mike Quigley

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (18)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Paul Mitchell (Independent)David P. Joyce (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Ron Kind (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1326: ACCESS Act
  • HR 116-1865: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
  • S 116-3051: America's Conservation Enhancement Act
  • HR 116-729: Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act
  • S 116-446: Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aquatic ecologyCanadaEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFishesGovernment studies and investigationsGreat LakesInternational organizations and cooperationLakes and riversMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesWildlife conservation and habitat protection