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Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act

USA116th CongressHR-1305| House 
| Updated: 10/22/2019
Alan S. Lowenthal

Alan S. Lowenthal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (29)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)David Scott (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act This bill authorizes the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to promulgate regulations to implement and enforce the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, done at Cape Town, South Africa, on February 2, 2001. Specifically, the FWS and the NMFS may take action to protect albatrosses and petrels and their habitats. The bill prohibits the taking of an albatross or petrel without a permit, authorization, or exemption.The FWS, in consultation with the NMFS, may authorize the taking of an albatross or petrel under exceptional circumstances or incidental to otherwise lawful activities. The bill gives the FWS, the NMFS, and the Coast Guard authority to enforce this bill. Finally, the bill authorizes cooperation with other countries to achieve and maintain a favorable conservation status of albatrosses and petrels.

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Timeline
Feb 15, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Mar 26, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 19, 2019
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Jun 19, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 12.
Jun 19, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 22, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 198.
Oct 22, 2019
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Oct 22, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-249, Part I.
  • February 15, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 7, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • March 26, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • June 19, 2019
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


  • June 19, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 12.


  • June 19, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 22, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 198.


  • October 22, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.


  • October 22, 2019
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-249, Part I.

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Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act

USA116th CongressHR-1305| House 
| Updated: 10/22/2019
Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act This bill authorizes the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to promulgate regulations to implement and enforce the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, done at Cape Town, South Africa, on February 2, 2001. Specifically, the FWS and the NMFS may take action to protect albatrosses and petrels and their habitats. The bill prohibits the taking of an albatross or petrel without a permit, authorization, or exemption.The FWS, in consultation with the NMFS, may authorize the taking of an albatross or petrel under exceptional circumstances or incidental to otherwise lawful activities. The bill gives the FWS, the NMFS, and the Coast Guard authority to enforce this bill. Finally, the bill authorizes cooperation with other countries to achieve and maintain a favorable conservation status of albatrosses and petrels.

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Timeline
Feb 15, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Mar 26, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 19, 2019
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Jun 19, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 12.
Jun 19, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 22, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 198.
Oct 22, 2019
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Oct 22, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-249, Part I.
  • February 15, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 7, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • March 26, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • June 19, 2019
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


  • June 19, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 12.


  • June 19, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 22, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 198.


  • October 22, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.


  • October 22, 2019
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-249, Part I.
Alan S. Lowenthal

Alan S. Lowenthal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (29)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)David Scott (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Animals

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAquatic ecologyBirdsCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceDepartment of the InteriorEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment information and archivesInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationLicensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine pollutionScientific communicationWildlife conservation and habitat protection