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HR 8195 - 119

Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 754.

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Analyzed sections
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Detected dollar total
0
Tax signals
5
Deadlines

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Tax density 0.0%
Spending density 0.0%
Statutory Reference 8
Deadline 5
Agency 3
Rulemaking 1

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Secretary of the Interior to develop regional management 3

Statutory references

16 U.S.C. 1533 2
16 U.S.C. 2901 1
16 U.S.C. 668dd 1
16 U.S.C. 703 1
16 U.S.C. 704 1
16 U.S.C. 715j 1
25 U.S.C. 5304 1

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Timeline

Oct 29, 2026

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-857.

Oct 29, 2026

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-857.

Oct 29, 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 754.

Sep 15, 2026

Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged

Sep 15, 2026

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Sep 15, 2026

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.

Apr 16, 2026

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Apr 9, 2026

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

Apr 2, 2026

Introduced in House

Apr 2, 2026

Introduced in House

Apr 2, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Tribal governments
4 evidence matches
Impact 94% Confidence 82%

25 U.S.C. 5304 (D) the Pacific Flyway Council. (3) Indian Tribe The term Indian Tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). (4) Lake manager The term la

25 U.S.C. 5304 (3) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (4) Lake manager.--The term ``lake manager'' means a pe

25 U.S.C. 5304 (D) the Pacific Flyway Council. (3) Indian Tribe The term Indian Tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). (4) Lake manager The term la

Education
4 evidence matches
Impact 93% Confidence 80%

(3) Indian Tribe The term Indian Tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). (4) Lake manager The term lake manager means a person that is licensed or o

ian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (4) Lake manager.--The term ``lake manager'' means a person that is licensed

(3) Indian Tribe The term Indian Tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). (4) Lake manager The term lake manager means a person that is licensed or o

Healthcare
2 evidence matches
Impact 86% Confidence 78%

16 U.S.C. 1533 y birds; (D) human health and safety; (E) water quality; and (F) species listed as threatened species or endangered species under section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1533 ). (c) Incorporation of Nation

16 U.S.C. 1533 y birds; (D) human health and safety; (E) water quality; and (F) species listed as threatened species or endangered species under section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1533 ); (6) include a long-term pla

Labor and employment
2 evidence matches
Impact 86% Confidence 78%

Secretary of the Interior to develop regional management Union Calendar No. 754 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8195 [Report No. 119-857] To require the Secretary of the Interior to develop regional management frameworks for the take of dou

Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 754. Animals

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Summary

07 Reported to House Nov 12, 2026

Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026 This bill requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to develop frameworks to manage regional populations of double-crested cormorants (a type of waterbird native to North America). Specifically, FWS must coordinate with the four Regional Flyway Councils to develop regional management frameworks for double-crested cormorants. Among other elements, each framework must (1) ensure the breeding population is managed at a sufficient level to ensure conservation, (2) include parameters regarding the taking (e.g., capturing or hunting) of double-crested cormorants, and (3) consider any documented effects of double-crested cormorants in the region (e.g., impacts on fisheries). In developing each framework, FWS must also work with state and tribal game and fish agencies and the applicable Regional Flyway Council to make recommendations for managing double-crested cormorants within the National Wildlife Refuge System. FWS must coordinate with the Regional Flyway Councils every five years to survey the population of double-crested cormorants. Additionally, each framework must be reviewed and updated every five years, incorporating results of the most recent population survey. FWS must also report to Congress on the feasibility of issuing hunting licenses to manage double-crested cormorants in accordance with the frameworks. The requirements of this bill terminate on January 1, 2034.

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