S. 125: A bill to direct the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, in coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers, the National Park Service, and the United States Geological Survey, to lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Jan 24, 2013 (113th Congress, 2013–2015)
Sponsor:
Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH]
Status:
Referred to Committee

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Progress
Introduced Jan 24, 2013
Referred to Committee Jan 24, 2013
Reported by Committee ...
Passed Senate ...
Passed House ...
Signed by the President ...
Prognosis

17% chance of getting past committee.
3% chance of being enacted.

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5 cosponsors (3D, 2R) (show)
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Senate Environment and Public Works

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Last updated Jan 24, 2013.
4 pages

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1/24/2013--Introduced.
Strategic Response to Asian Carp Invasion Act - Requires the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), in coordination with the Chief of Engineers, the National Park Service (NPS), and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), to lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian Carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries by providing support to state and local governments in carrying out activities designed to slow, and eventually eliminate, the threat posed by such carp.

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