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Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1917| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (6)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation establishes the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The program's core purpose is to mass mark hatchery-produced fish in the Great Lakes basin to assess the effectiveness of hatchery operations and various fisheries management actions. In carrying out the program, the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is authorized to purchase necessary equipment and hire additional personnel. Crucially, the Director must collaborate with applicable Federal, State, and Tribal fish management agencies, as well as the Council of Lake Committees of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. The data collected through this program will be made available to relevant agencies to enhance understanding of management outcomes, assist in Great Lakes restoration objectives, and help balance predator and prey populations. This information is also intended to support and improve the economic status of Tribal, recreational, and commercial fisheries, and evaluate habitat restoration efforts. For the implementation of this program, $2,700,000 is authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7166
Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jun 25, 2025
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 21, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 171.
Jul 21, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-210.
Jul 22, 2025
Mr. Tiffany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 22, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3543-3544)
Jul 22, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3543-3544: 1)
Jul 22, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1917.
Jul 22, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 22, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3545)
Jul 22, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3545: 1)
Jul 22, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 57 (Roll no. 216). (text: CR H3543)
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Jul 22, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 23, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2880
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7166
    Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • March 18, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.


  • March 25, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • June 25, 2025
    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged


  • June 25, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 25, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 21, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 171.


  • July 21, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-210.


  • July 22, 2025
    Mr. Tiffany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 22, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3543-3544)


  • July 22, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3543-3544: 1)


  • July 22, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1917.


  • July 22, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • July 22, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3545)


  • July 22, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3545: 1)


  • July 22, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 57 (Roll no. 216). (text: CR H3543)
    View Vote


  • July 22, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 23, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2880
    Introduced in Senate

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 119-2880: Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025
Aquatic ecologyFishesGovernment information and archivesGreat LakesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1917| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
This legislation establishes the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The program's core purpose is to mass mark hatchery-produced fish in the Great Lakes basin to assess the effectiveness of hatchery operations and various fisheries management actions. In carrying out the program, the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is authorized to purchase necessary equipment and hire additional personnel. Crucially, the Director must collaborate with applicable Federal, State, and Tribal fish management agencies, as well as the Council of Lake Committees of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. The data collected through this program will be made available to relevant agencies to enhance understanding of management outcomes, assist in Great Lakes restoration objectives, and help balance predator and prey populations. This information is also intended to support and improve the economic status of Tribal, recreational, and commercial fisheries, and evaluate habitat restoration efforts. For the implementation of this program, $2,700,000 is authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7166
Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jun 25, 2025
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 21, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 171.
Jul 21, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-210.
Jul 22, 2025
Mr. Tiffany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 22, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3543-3544)
Jul 22, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3543-3544: 1)
Jul 22, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1917.
Jul 22, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 22, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3545)
Jul 22, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3545: 1)
Jul 22, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 57 (Roll no. 216). (text: CR H3543)
View Vote
Jul 22, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 23, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2880
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7166
    Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • March 18, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.


  • March 25, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • June 25, 2025
    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged


  • June 25, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 25, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 21, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 171.


  • July 21, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-210.


  • July 22, 2025
    Mr. Tiffany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 22, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3543-3544)


  • July 22, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3543-3544: 1)


  • July 22, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1917.


  • July 22, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • July 22, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3545)


  • July 22, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3545: 1)


  • July 22, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 57 (Roll no. 216). (text: CR H3543)
    View Vote


  • July 22, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 23, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2880
    Introduced in Senate
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (6)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 119-2880: Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aquatic ecologyFishesGovernment information and archivesGreat LakesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesWildlife conservation and habitat protection