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Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Agreement Act of 1996

Introduced: February 1, 1996 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 9, 1996
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 6, 1996
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Feb 6, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans.
Feb 6, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E185-186)
Feb 1, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Feb 1, 1996
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Agreement Act of 1996 - Mandates a pilot test and report to the Congress regarding the Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Agreement. Allows the test to include examination of: (1) Mississippi River drainage system ecosystems and fishery resources and habitats; (2) the impacts of specified factors on fishery resources; (3) existing resource data; (4) major information gaps and technological needs; (5) interjurisdictional fishery resources; (6) cooperative management and research projects; (7) restoration of depleted stocks and habitats; (8) the feasibility of the program; and (9) the funds required. Allows use of amounts available to carry out this Act to pay assistance to the Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resources Association for pilot test costs.

What's happening now May 9, 1996

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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