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Cormorant Control Act: Support for Aquaculture Facilities

This act aims to help fish farmers and water body managers control double-crested cormorant populations that can damage their operations. It renews and expands regulations for cormorant depredation orders to new areas, potentially protecting local aquatic ecosystems and livelihoods. Citizens living near aquaculture facilities may observe changes in wildlife management.
Key points
Facilitates control of double-crested cormorant populations for fish farmers and lake/pond managers.
Expands the scope of regulations to new states, including California, Illinois, and Ohio.
Removes the expiration date, making the regulations permanent and subject to renewal every 5 years.
Modernizes and simplifies rules for recordkeeping and compliance with other federal laws.
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Passed House
Citizen Poll
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2293
Sponsor: Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4]
Process start date: 2025-03-24