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America's Conservation Enhancement Act

USA116th CongressS-3051| Senate 
| Updated: 10/30/2020
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (9)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)James M. Inhofe (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
America's Conservation Enhancement Act This bill reauthorizes or establishes several programs that conserve or manage wildlife. TITLE I--WILDLIFE ENHANCEMENT, DISEASE, AND PREDATION (Sec. 101) This section establishes a Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize, under which at least one cash prize is awarded annually for technological innovation for reducing the frequency of human-predator conflict using nonlethal means. (Sec. 102) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) must establish a program to award grants to states and Indian tribes. The grants must be used to assist livestock producers in carrying out proactive and nonlethal activities to reduce the risk of livestock loss due to depredation by federally protected species (e.g., endangered species) and related research activities. Grants may also be used to compensate livestock producers for such losses. (Sec. 103) The USFWS may issue depredation permits to livestock producers authorizing takings (e.g., capturing or killing) of black vultures or common ravens otherwise prohibited by federal law to prevent such vultures or ravens from taking livestock during the calving season or lambing season. However, permits may be issued only to livestock producers in states and regions affected or that have been affected in the prior year by such vultures or ravens. (Sec. 104) APHIS, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and the USFWS must enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to study the predominant pathways and mechanisms of the transmission of chronic wasting disease in wild, captive, and farmed populations of deer, elk, reindeer, and moose in the United States. APHIS, the USGS, and the USFWS must then jointly establish within the USFWS a Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force. The section outlines the task force's duties, including the duty to develop an interstate action plan to stop the spread of and mitigate the impacts of chronic wasting disease. (Sec. 105) This section revises requirements under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act concerning federal strategic plans to reduce invasive species populations in land or water managed by specified federal agencies. Specifically, the section directs agencies tasked with developing strategic plans for the implementation of their invasive species programs to consult with stakeholders and coordinate with other federal agencies. (Sec. 106) This section reauthorizes through FY2025 the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. (Sec. 107) This section reauthorizes through FY2025 and revises the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, including requirements concerning the foundation's board. (Sec. 108) This section prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating the lead content of sport fishing equipment under the Toxic Substances Control Act. (Sec. 109) This section reauthorizes through FY2025 the Chesapeake Bay Program. (Sec. 110) This section reauthorizes through FY2025 the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network and the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Grants Assistance Program. (Sec. 111) The USFWS must establish the Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense program to (1) identify, prioritize, and implement restoration and protection activities within the watershed; (2) adopt a Chesapeake Bay watershed-wide strategy that supports the implementation of a shared set of science-based restoration and protection activities; and (3) establish a grant program to provide funding and technical assistance for restoration and protection activities. TITLE II--NATIONAL FISH HABITAT CONSERVATION THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS (Sec. 203) This section creates the National Fish Habitat Board to establish national goals and priorities for fish habitat conservation and makes recommendations regarding fish habitat conservation projects. (Sec. 204) The board may recommend to Congress the designation of Fish Habitat Partnerships based on the criteria outlined in this section. Any existing partnership must obtain congressional designation within five years in order to receive federal funds. (Sec. 205) Each designated partnership must submit to the board a list of priority fish habitat conservation projects recommended for annual funding. The board must submit to the Department of the Interior a list of projects based on the criteria outlined in this section. Interior must approve or reject projects within 90 days of receipt of the list. (Sec. 206) Interior, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the EPA, and the USGS may provide scientific and technical assistance to partnerships, participants in fish habitat conservation projects, and the board. (Sec. 207) Interior must coordinate with states and Indian tribes on project activities within their boundaries. (Sec. 208) Interior must develop an interagency operational plan concerning the implementation of this title. (Sec. 212) Interior may accept donations of funds, property, and services to carry out this title. TITLE III--MISCELLANEOUS (Sec. 301) The Department of Agriculture, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the USFWS must conduct a study about factors affecting successful conservation activities taken to protect and conserve a threatened or endangered species. The agencies must then publish the results of the study. (Sec. 302) This section establishes reporting requirements concerning amounts expended or disbursed by federal departments and agencies as a direct result of any provision of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. (Sec. 303) This section allows any institution eligible to receive federal funds under the Agriculture Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to use the value of any land owned by the institution as an in-kind match to satisfy any cost-sharing requirement under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act.

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Timeline
Dec 12, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Dec 12, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dec 17, 2019
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 17, 2019
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 378.
Jul 1, 2020
By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-239.
Sep 16, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Sep 16, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Sep 16, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5666-5676; text: CR S5666-5676)
Sep 16, 2020
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S5676)
Sep 17, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 18, 2020
Received in the House.
Sep 18, 2020
Held at the desk.
Oct 1, 2020
Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 1, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5163-5176)
Oct 1, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3051.
Oct 1, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 1, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5163-5173)
Oct 1, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 20, 2020
Presented to President.
Oct 30, 2020
Signed by President.
Oct 30, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-188.
  • December 12, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 12, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • December 17, 2019
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 17, 2019
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 378.


  • July 1, 2020
    By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-239.


  • September 16, 2020
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • September 16, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • September 16, 2020
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5666-5676; text: CR S5666-5676)


  • September 16, 2020
    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S5676)


  • September 17, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 18, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • September 18, 2020
    Held at the desk.


  • October 1, 2020
    Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • October 1, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5163-5176)


  • October 1, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3051.


  • October 1, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • October 1, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5163-5173)


  • October 1, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 20, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • October 30, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • October 30, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-188.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 116-2194: PREDATORS Act
  • S 116-1139: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • HR 116-877: Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act
  • S 116-1259: Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization Act
  • S 116-446: Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act
  • HR 116-1747: National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act
  • HR 116-4831: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • S 116-2092: Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act
  • HR 116-1023: Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019
  • HR 116-4967: Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense Act of 2019
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAnimal and plant healthAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAquatic ecologyCanadaChesapeake BayCongressional oversightDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFishesGovernment studies and investigationsHunting and fishingInfectious and parasitic diseasesLand use and conservationLivestockMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarylandMedical researchNeurological disordersNew York StatePennsylvaniaPublic-private cooperationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTax-exempt organizationsVeterinary medicine and animal diseasesVirginiaWater qualityWater resources fundingWatershedsWater use and supplyWest VirginiaWetlandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

America's Conservation Enhancement Act

USA116th CongressS-3051| Senate 
| Updated: 10/30/2020
America's Conservation Enhancement Act This bill reauthorizes or establishes several programs that conserve or manage wildlife. TITLE I--WILDLIFE ENHANCEMENT, DISEASE, AND PREDATION (Sec. 101) This section establishes a Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize, under which at least one cash prize is awarded annually for technological innovation for reducing the frequency of human-predator conflict using nonlethal means. (Sec. 102) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) must establish a program to award grants to states and Indian tribes. The grants must be used to assist livestock producers in carrying out proactive and nonlethal activities to reduce the risk of livestock loss due to depredation by federally protected species (e.g., endangered species) and related research activities. Grants may also be used to compensate livestock producers for such losses. (Sec. 103) The USFWS may issue depredation permits to livestock producers authorizing takings (e.g., capturing or killing) of black vultures or common ravens otherwise prohibited by federal law to prevent such vultures or ravens from taking livestock during the calving season or lambing season. However, permits may be issued only to livestock producers in states and regions affected or that have been affected in the prior year by such vultures or ravens. (Sec. 104) APHIS, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and the USFWS must enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to study the predominant pathways and mechanisms of the transmission of chronic wasting disease in wild, captive, and farmed populations of deer, elk, reindeer, and moose in the United States. APHIS, the USGS, and the USFWS must then jointly establish within the USFWS a Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force. The section outlines the task force's duties, including the duty to develop an interstate action plan to stop the spread of and mitigate the impacts of chronic wasting disease. (Sec. 105) This section revises requirements under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act concerning federal strategic plans to reduce invasive species populations in land or water managed by specified federal agencies. Specifically, the section directs agencies tasked with developing strategic plans for the implementation of their invasive species programs to consult with stakeholders and coordinate with other federal agencies. (Sec. 106) This section reauthorizes through FY2025 the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. (Sec. 107) This section reauthorizes through FY2025 and revises the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, including requirements concerning the foundation's board. (Sec. 108) This section prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating the lead content of sport fishing equipment under the Toxic Substances Control Act. (Sec. 109) This section reauthorizes through FY2025 the Chesapeake Bay Program. (Sec. 110) This section reauthorizes through FY2025 the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network and the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Grants Assistance Program. (Sec. 111) The USFWS must establish the Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense program to (1) identify, prioritize, and implement restoration and protection activities within the watershed; (2) adopt a Chesapeake Bay watershed-wide strategy that supports the implementation of a shared set of science-based restoration and protection activities; and (3) establish a grant program to provide funding and technical assistance for restoration and protection activities. TITLE II--NATIONAL FISH HABITAT CONSERVATION THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS (Sec. 203) This section creates the National Fish Habitat Board to establish national goals and priorities for fish habitat conservation and makes recommendations regarding fish habitat conservation projects. (Sec. 204) The board may recommend to Congress the designation of Fish Habitat Partnerships based on the criteria outlined in this section. Any existing partnership must obtain congressional designation within five years in order to receive federal funds. (Sec. 205) Each designated partnership must submit to the board a list of priority fish habitat conservation projects recommended for annual funding. The board must submit to the Department of the Interior a list of projects based on the criteria outlined in this section. Interior must approve or reject projects within 90 days of receipt of the list. (Sec. 206) Interior, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the EPA, and the USGS may provide scientific and technical assistance to partnerships, participants in fish habitat conservation projects, and the board. (Sec. 207) Interior must coordinate with states and Indian tribes on project activities within their boundaries. (Sec. 208) Interior must develop an interagency operational plan concerning the implementation of this title. (Sec. 212) Interior may accept donations of funds, property, and services to carry out this title. TITLE III--MISCELLANEOUS (Sec. 301) The Department of Agriculture, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the USFWS must conduct a study about factors affecting successful conservation activities taken to protect and conserve a threatened or endangered species. The agencies must then publish the results of the study. (Sec. 302) This section establishes reporting requirements concerning amounts expended or disbursed by federal departments and agencies as a direct result of any provision of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. (Sec. 303) This section allows any institution eligible to receive federal funds under the Agriculture Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to use the value of any land owned by the institution as an in-kind match to satisfy any cost-sharing requirement under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act.

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Timeline
Dec 12, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Dec 12, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dec 17, 2019
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 17, 2019
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 378.
Jul 1, 2020
By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-239.
Sep 16, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Sep 16, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Sep 16, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5666-5676; text: CR S5666-5676)
Sep 16, 2020
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S5676)
Sep 17, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 18, 2020
Received in the House.
Sep 18, 2020
Held at the desk.
Oct 1, 2020
Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 1, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5163-5176)
Oct 1, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3051.
Oct 1, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 1, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5163-5173)
Oct 1, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 20, 2020
Presented to President.
Oct 30, 2020
Signed by President.
Oct 30, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-188.
  • December 12, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 12, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • December 17, 2019
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 17, 2019
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 378.


  • July 1, 2020
    By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-239.


  • September 16, 2020
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • September 16, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • September 16, 2020
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5666-5676; text: CR S5666-5676)


  • September 16, 2020
    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S5676)


  • September 17, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 18, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • September 18, 2020
    Held at the desk.


  • October 1, 2020
    Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • October 1, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5163-5176)


  • October 1, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3051.


  • October 1, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • October 1, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5163-5173)


  • October 1, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 20, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • October 30, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • October 30, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-188.
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (9)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)James M. Inhofe (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 116-2194: PREDATORS Act
  • S 116-1139: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • HR 116-877: Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act
  • S 116-1259: Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization Act
  • S 116-446: Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act
  • HR 116-1747: National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act
  • HR 116-4831: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • S 116-2092: Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act
  • HR 116-1023: Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019
  • HR 116-4967: Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAnimal and plant healthAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAquatic ecologyCanadaChesapeake BayCongressional oversightDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFishesGovernment studies and investigationsHunting and fishingInfectious and parasitic diseasesLand use and conservationLivestockMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarylandMedical researchNeurological disordersNew York StatePennsylvaniaPublic-private cooperationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTax-exempt organizationsVeterinary medicine and animal diseasesVirginiaWater qualityWater resources fundingWatershedsWater use and supplyWest VirginiaWetlandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection