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DAMS for Beavers Act

USA117th CongressHR-9501| House 
| Updated: 12/13/2022
Suzan K. DelBene

Suzan K. DelBene

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (10)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Developing Alternative Mitigation Systems for Beavers Act or the DAMS for Beavers Act This bill directs the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to establish a competitive grant program to assist projects that use nonlethal measures to reduce property damage caused by beavers and maintain or enhance habitat for beavers and other wildlife. In awarding grants, the FWS may prioritize projects that (1) include monitoring and research that facilitates evaluation of such projects and identification of best practices, (2) includes educational and outreach activities, (3) are located in an area that ensures grant recipients represent diverse geographic areas, and (4) satisfy any other criteria to effectively reduce damage to property and maintain or enhance habitat for beavers and other wildlife.
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Timeline
Dec 13, 2022
Introduced in House
Dec 13, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • December 13, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • December 13, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

DAMS for Beavers Act

USA117th CongressHR-9501| House 
| Updated: 12/13/2022
Developing Alternative Mitigation Systems for Beavers Act or the DAMS for Beavers Act This bill directs the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to establish a competitive grant program to assist projects that use nonlethal measures to reduce property damage caused by beavers and maintain or enhance habitat for beavers and other wildlife. In awarding grants, the FWS may prioritize projects that (1) include monitoring and research that facilitates evaluation of such projects and identification of best practices, (2) includes educational and outreach activities, (3) are located in an area that ensures grant recipients represent diverse geographic areas, and (4) satisfy any other criteria to effectively reduce damage to property and maintain or enhance habitat for beavers and other wildlife.
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Timeline
Dec 13, 2022
Introduced in House
Dec 13, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • December 13, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • December 13, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Suzan K. DelBene

Suzan K. DelBene

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (10)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted