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H.R. 417: To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish measures to combat invasive lionfish, and for other purposes.

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Darren Soto

Sponsor. Representative for Florida's 9th congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Jan 9, 2019
Length: 2 pages
Introduced
Jan 9, 2019
116th Congress (2019–2021)
Status

Introduced on Jan 9, 2019

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on January 9, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Prognosis
2% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
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Congress.gov

History

Sep 26, 2018
 
Earlier Version — Ordered Reported

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 6255 (115th).
Jan 9, 2019
 
Introduced

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May 8, 2019
 
Considered by Water, Oceans, and Wildlife

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Passed Senate

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Signed by the President

H.R. 417 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

Bills numbers restart every two years. That means there are other bills with the number H.R. 417. This is the one from the 116th Congress.

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