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H.R. 6302 115th Congress House

Cormorant Relief Act

Official title: To enact as law certain regulations relating to the taking of double-crested cormorants.

Introduced: July 3, 2018 Introduced by: Jack Bergman Republican · Michigan See on congress.gov
Animals Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAquacultureBirdsDepartment of the Interior
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 23, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 776.
Oct 23, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-994.
Jul 11, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 13.
Jul 11, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 3, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 3, 2018
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 23, 2018

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 776.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Cormorant Relief Act

This bill provides statutory authority for certain regulations that allow for the taking of double-crested cormorants (birds) to protect fish at aquaculture facilities and to protect public resources (e.g., fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats).

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 368 Safeguard Aquaculture Farmers Act
  • S 219 Safeguard Aquaculture Farmers Act
  • S 2663 ACRE Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6302: Cormorant Relief Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6302/
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"H.R. 6302: Cormorant Relief Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6302/.
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H.R. 6302, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6302/.
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