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To establish the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Advisory Committee to advise the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture on wildlife and habitat conservation, hunting, recreational shooting, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1945| House 
| Updated: 4/24/2017
Robert E. Latta

Robert E. Latta

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (13)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Mike Bishop (Republican)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)Chris Collins (Republican)Blake Farenthold (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Advisory Committee Act This bill amends the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act to establish the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Advisory Committee to advise the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture on wildlife and habitat conservation, hunting, and recreational shooting. The advisory committee must advise the departments on policies or programs related to: implementing Executive Order No. 13443: Facilitation of Hunting Heritage and Wildlife Conservation; conserving and restoring wetlands, agricultural lands, grasslands, forest, and rangeland habitats; promoting opportunities for and access to hunting and shooting sports on federal lands; recruiting and retaining new hunters and shooters; increasing public awareness of the importance of wildlife conservation and the benefits of recreational hunting and shooting; and encouraging coordination among the public, the hunting and shooting sports community, wildlife conservation groups, states, tribes, and the federal government. The bill also specifies requirements for membership, meetings, pay and expenses, administrative support, and annual reports to Congress. The advisory committee is exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The bill abolishes the existing Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council, effective on the date of the first meeting of the advisory committee established by this bill.
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Timeline
Apr 5, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 5, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Apr 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Apr 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
  • April 5, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 5, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.


  • April 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • April 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

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Related Bills

  • HR 115-4489: To provide for the preservation of America's outdoor heritage and enhance recreation opportunities on Federal land, and for other purposes.
Advisory bodiesHunting and fishingOutdoor recreationWildlife conservation and habitat protection

To establish the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Advisory Committee to advise the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture on wildlife and habitat conservation, hunting, recreational shooting, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1945| House 
| Updated: 4/24/2017
Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Advisory Committee Act This bill amends the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act to establish the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Advisory Committee to advise the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture on wildlife and habitat conservation, hunting, and recreational shooting. The advisory committee must advise the departments on policies or programs related to: implementing Executive Order No. 13443: Facilitation of Hunting Heritage and Wildlife Conservation; conserving and restoring wetlands, agricultural lands, grasslands, forest, and rangeland habitats; promoting opportunities for and access to hunting and shooting sports on federal lands; recruiting and retaining new hunters and shooters; increasing public awareness of the importance of wildlife conservation and the benefits of recreational hunting and shooting; and encouraging coordination among the public, the hunting and shooting sports community, wildlife conservation groups, states, tribes, and the federal government. The bill also specifies requirements for membership, meetings, pay and expenses, administrative support, and annual reports to Congress. The advisory committee is exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The bill abolishes the existing Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council, effective on the date of the first meeting of the advisory committee established by this bill.
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Timeline
Apr 5, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 5, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Apr 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Apr 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
  • April 5, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 5, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.


  • April 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • April 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Robert E. Latta

Robert E. Latta

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (13)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Mike Bishop (Republican)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)Chris Collins (Republican)Blake Farenthold (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Animals

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4489: To provide for the preservation of America's outdoor heritage and enhance recreation opportunities on Federal land, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesHunting and fishingOutdoor recreationWildlife conservation and habitat protection