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- H.R.5552
H.R.5552: Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 8, 2020
- Latest Major Action Sept. 1, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
96 (92 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Reported in House - Sept. 1, 2020
- Introduced in House - Jan. 8, 2020
Bill Summary
Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020 This bill prohibits the incidental taking (e.g., capturing or killing) of migratory birds by commercial activities unless the activity is authorized under a permit or is identified as posing de minimis risk to migratory birds. The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) must regulate such incidental taking, including by (1) issuing general permits for certain industries, (2) creating a mitigation fee for any...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 1, 2020 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 386.
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| Sept. 1, 2020 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-482.
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| Jan. 15, 2020 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 14.
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| Jan. 15, 2020 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Jan. 8, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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| June 13, 2019 |
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Prior to Introduction.
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| Jan. 8, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.) |