HR 5523 · 94th Congress · Fishes

A bill to improve the administration of fish and wildlife programs.

Introduced 1975-03-26· Sponsored by Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure passed Senate, amended.(1976-10-01)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1976-05-03
Yea 360Nay 0
PassedHouse · 1976-05-03
Yea 360Nay 0

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Title I: Fish and Wildlife Cooperative Units Assistance - States that Federal participation in the conduct of cooperative research and training programs for fish and wildlife resources under the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act shall include the assignment of Department of the Interior scientific personnel (previously "technical personnel") to serve at the respective units and the provision of assistance (including reasonable financial compensation) for the research training of graduate students in fish and wildlife ecology and resource management. Title II: Enforcement Authority for the Protection of Fish and Wildlife Resources - Provides that officers and employees of the Department of the Interior who are assigned to enforce Federal laws relating to fish and wildlife may carry firearms, execute search and arrest warrants, and seize without warrant any evidentiary item as provided by law. Permits the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) establish and conduct national training programs for State fish and wildlife enforcment personnel; (2) develop new systems, equipment and approaches to improve fish and wildlife law enforcement; and (3) assist local or regional trai…

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