HR-1747 : Still Just a Bill

National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act

This bill establishes the National Fish Habitat Board to (1) encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested parties to promote fish conservation, (2) establish national goals and priorities for fish habitat conservation, (3) recommend to Congress entities for designation as a Fish Habitat Partnership, and (4) review and make recommendations regarding fish habitat conservation projects.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Geological Survey may provide technical and scientific assistance to the partnerships, participants in the fish habitat conservation projects, and the board.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-11-26CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 255.House floor actions
2019-11-26CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-314.House floor actions
2019-09-25CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2019-09-25CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-09-25CommitteeSubcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.House committee actions
2019-09-24CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2019-04-01CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.House committee actions
2019-03-13IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
2019-03-13IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
See Subjects
  • Advisory bodies
  • Congressional oversight
  • Fishes
  • Hunting and fishing
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • Public-private cooperation
  • Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

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