Bills · HR 1917
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1917Great LakesWildlife conservation and habitat protection
Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 6· LAST ACTION JUL 23
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because the Great Lakes are a vital natural resource that supports a significant regional economy and provides stability to the entire country. The health of the Great Lakes' fish populations has been impacted by invasive species and changes in their natural food supply, which can affect fishing, tourism, and related industries.
If this bill becomes law, it will establish a dedicated, funded program to gather scientific data essential for making informed decisions about Great Lakes fisheries. This means that efforts to restore fish populations and manage fishing will be based on more accurate information, potentially leading to more effective conservation and a more robust fishing industry. Without this bill, current efforts to track hatchery fish may remain limited, making it harder to assess the true impact of management actions and potentially risking the long-term health and economic benefits of the Great Lakes.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
This creates a formal, dedicated program to ensure ongoing efforts to mark hatchery fish in the Great Lakes are continued and expanded.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes the program to purchase equipment, fish tags, and hire additional personnel to carry out tagging and data collection.
This provides the necessary resources and operational capacity for the program to function effectively and collect comprehensive data.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to collaborate with Federal, State, and Tribal fish management agencies.
This ensures that the program is a cooperative effort, integrating diverse perspectives and needs into fishery management decisions across the Great Lakes region.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that data collected by the program be made available to relevant agencies to inform management decisions and support fisheries.
This ensures the collected data is actively used to improve understanding of management outcomes, aid restoration, balance predator and prey populations, and support local economies.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $2,700,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to carry out the program.
This provides a specific funding commitment for the program's operations for five years, allowing for long-term planning and implementation.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
D· Michigan
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
79
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 2 REP 4 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
18 EVENTSJUL 23
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
JUL 22
Mr. Tiffany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
JUL 22
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3543-3544)
JUL 22
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1917.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1917
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedMar 6, 2025
Last actionJul 23, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025
House BillHR 1917Great LakesWildlife conservation and habitat protection
Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 23, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
