US HB742 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 24 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 24 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Revises requirements for hunting migratory birds. Specifically, the bill establishes January 31 of each year as the closing date of the hunting season for ducks, mergansers, and coots. In addition, states may add 2 hunting days within 14 days of the hunting season for those birds for youths, veterans, and members of the Armed Forces on active duty.
Title
Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Rob Bishop [R-UT] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-11 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. |
| 2019-01-24 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 2019-01-24 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Animals
Birds
Department of the Interior
Hunting and fishing
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Animals
Birds
Department of the Interior
Hunting and fishing
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/742/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr742/BILLS-116hr742ih.pdf |
