S.817: Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act of 2009

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
This bill is primarily about animals
Introduced April 2, 2009
Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2010

Bill Sponsor

Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

Bill Cosponsors

7 (7 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Summary

Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act of 2009 - (Sec. 3) Defines "salmon stronghold" as all or part of a watershed or that meets biological criteria for abundance, productivity, diversity (life history and run timing), habitat quality, or other biological attributes important to sustaining viable populations of salmon throughout their range. (Sec. 4) Requires the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) to establish the Salmon Stronghold...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 111-833.
	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller without amendment. With written report No. 111-348.
	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 642.
April 2, 2009	Introduced in the Senate by Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

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