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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
Summary of Bill HR 3399
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 3399
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3399
Bill HR 3399 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 20, 2021. Bill HR 3399 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 20, 2021. Bill HR 3399's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. as of May 21, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3399
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3399
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3399
To amend the Federal Power Act to require the consideration of invasive species when prescribing fishways, and for other purposes.
To amend the Federal Power Act to require the consideration of invasive species when prescribing fishways, and for other purposes.
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