FISH Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 872 FISH Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/18/2024, 12:12 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 872

Federally Integrated Species Health Act or the FISH Act

This bill gives the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) the sole authority to protect endangered or threatened species that are anadromous species (species of fish that spawn in fresh or estuarine waters and that migrate to ocean waters) or catadromous species (species of fish that spawn in ocean waters and migrate to fresh or estuarine waters). Currently, the FWS shares this authority with the National Marine Fisheries Service.

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Current Status of Bill HR 872

Bill HR 872 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 8, 2023. Bill HR 872 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 8, 2023. Bill HR 872's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries. as of February 21, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 872

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Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 872

FISH Act

Federally Integrated Species Health Act

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to vest in the Secretary of the Interior functions under that Act with respect to species of fish that spawn in fresh or estuarine waters and migrate to ocean waters and species of fish that spawn in ocean waters and migrate to fresh or estuarine waters, and for other purposes.