Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026
Cormorant Management: New Rules for Bird Control
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Natural Resources. It is actively moving forward as it awaits review by committee members. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill addresses a niche issue for specific regions. It is unlikely to pass as a standalone bill unless it is included in a larger package of environmental or hunting laws.
Key Points
- This bill requires the Department of the Interior to create regional plans to manage double-crested cormorants. These birds often eat large amounts of fish, which can cause problems for local fishing businesses and the health of lakes and ponds.
- The new rules would allow state and tribal agencies to control bird populations. It also opens the door for licensed hunters, lake managers, and pond managers to participate in these management efforts under specific guidelines.
- Officials must ensure the bird population stays at a healthy level while protecting other parts of nature. The plans will look at how the birds affect water quality, other migratory birds, and plants that are at risk of disappearing.
- Every five years, the government will conduct a survey to count the birds. These counts will be used to update the management plans so that the rules are always based on the most recent information about the bird population.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026
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