To amend the Federal Power Act to require the consideration of invasive species when prescribing fishways, and for other purposes.

3/8/2023, 7:58 PM

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.

Bill 117 hr 3399, also known as the Invasive Species Fishway Act, aims to amend the Federal Power Act to include the consideration of invasive species when designing fishways. Fishways are structures built to help fish migrate past barriers such as dams and other obstructions in rivers and streams.

The bill recognizes the threat that invasive species pose to native fish populations and ecosystems. By requiring the consideration of invasive species when designing fishways, the legislation aims to prevent the spread of these harmful species and protect native fish populations.

In addition to addressing invasive species, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to fish passage and habitat restoration. These provisions are aimed at improving the health and sustainability of fish populations in US waterways. Overall, Bill 117 hr 3399 seeks to promote the conservation and protection of native fish species by addressing the threat of invasive species and improving fish passage and habitat restoration efforts.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 3399

Introduced on
2021-05-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/20/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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.

Bill 117 hr 3399, also known as the Invasive Species Fishway Act, aims to amend the Federal Power Act to include the consideration of invasive species when designing fishways. Fishways are structures built to help fish migrate past barriers such as dams and other obstructions in rivers and streams.

The bill recognizes the threat that invasive species pose to native fish populations and ecosystems. By requiring the consideration of invasive species when designing fishways, the legislation aims to prevent the spread of these harmful species and protect native fish populations.

In addition to addressing invasive species, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to fish passage and habitat restoration. These provisions are aimed at improving the health and sustainability of fish populations in US waterways. Overall, Bill 117 hr 3399 seeks to promote the conservation and protection of native fish species by addressing the threat of invasive species and improving fish passage and habitat restoration efforts.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Federal Power Act to require the consideration of invasive species when prescribing fishways, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/8/2021

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...


Latest Action5/21/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.