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H.R. 4595 (114th)

Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2016

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Introduced

23 February 2016

Last action

25 February 2016 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

Sponsors

Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]

Subjects

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5 December 2025

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Summary

Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2016 This bill authorizes the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct critical monitoring, scientific assessments, and research in support of fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin between the United States and Canada. In support of the fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin, the USGS Great Lakes Science Center shall: (1) execute a comprehensive, multi-lake, freshwater fisheries science program; (2) work cooperatively with regional, state, tribal, and local governments; and (3) consult with interested groups, including academia and Canadian agencies. To protect and improve the Great Lakes, the USGS Great Lakes Science Center may provide: deep-water ecosystem research, fish behavior and habitat reports, fish population assessments, invasive species research, use of biological equipment and laboratory capabilities necessary to support fishery management decisions, and studies that assess impacts on Great Lakes Fishery resources.

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Timeline

  1. 23 February 2016

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 February 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 February 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 February 2016

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

    Source: Committee

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