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Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-11-08CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.House floor actions
2019-11-08CommitteeReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-274.House floor actions
2019-09-18CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.House committee actions
2019-09-18CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-09-18CommitteeSubcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.House committee actions
2019-05-08CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2019-02-26CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.House committee actions
2019-02-06IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
2019-02-06IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
See Subjects
  • Aquatic ecology
  • Canada
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Fishes
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Great Lakes
  • International organizations and cooperation
  • Lakes and rivers
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

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