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Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act

USA116th CongressS-446| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2019
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Rob Portman (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act 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 12, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Nov 8, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.
  • February 12, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


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


  • November 8, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1865: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
  • S 116-3051: America's Conservation Enhancement Act
  • HR 116-1023: Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019
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

USA116th CongressS-446| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2019
Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act 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 12, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Nov 8, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.
  • February 12, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


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


  • November 8, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Rob Portman (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1865: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
  • S 116-3051: America's Conservation Enhancement Act
  • HR 116-1023: Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019
  • 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