MichiganMichigan resolution would ask Congress to plan cormorant management
Michigan lawmakers introduced a resolution that would ask Congress to require the Interior Secretary to develop regional plans for managing the taking of double-crested cormorants.
What it does
The proposed resolution would ask Congress to require the Interior Secretary to develop regional plans for managing the taking of double-crested cormorants.
Argument forRegional plans for taking cormorants could help address fish losses that may affect commercial and recreational fishing.
Argument againstA law allowing regional plans for taking cormorants could reduce their populations, which may concern people who want to protect wildlife.
More detail
The proposed resolution would urge Congress to pass legislation requiring the Interior Secretary to develop a regional framework for managing the taking of double-crested cormorants. The requested framework would cover double-crested cormorants and would be developed regionally.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 23referred to Committee on Natural Resources and TourismLatest
- Sep 23introduced by Representative Rep. Ken BortonIntroduced
Environment & Energy