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- H.R.943
H.R.943: Finding Innovative Lionfish Elimination Technologies Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 23, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 7, 2017
Bill Summary
Finding Innovative Lionfish Elimination Technologies Act of 2017 This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to award competitive grants for colleges, universities, and nonprofit research organizations to research lionfish and their impact on the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico ecosystems. The bill prescribes specific requirements for an entity to be eligible for a grant. Grants awarded must be used to develop...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 23, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
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| Feb. 7, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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| Feb. 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.) |