H.R. 7170
Referred to CommitteeTo amend the Federal Power Act to require the consideration of invasive species when prescribing fishways, and for other purposes.
Introduced 11/27/2018•115th Congress•House
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
11/27/2018 • House
Summary
This bill requires the Department of Commerce or the Department of the Interior to consider the threat of invasive species before mandating that a new fishway be built. (Fishways are structures placed on or around constructed barriers to give fish the opportunity to migrate.)
Introduced in House • 11/27/2018
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
FishesLakes and riversLand use and conservationWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection
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Originated in the House
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November 27, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House11/27/2018