119th Congress · House bill · Last action Dec 10, 2025
H.R. 2293Passed HouseAnimals
Cormorant Relief Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Ezell, Mike (R-MS)3 cosponsorsIntroduced Mar 24, 2025
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In plain English
Rep. Mike Ezell (R-MS) introduced this bill to require the Department of the Interior to reissue a federal depredation order that allows landowners, aquaculture operators, and licensed private pond managers to take (capture, kill, disperse, or remove) double-crested cormorants at fish farms and hatcheries without a permit. The order, which was invalidated by court order in 2016, would be expanded to cover more states and additional types of facilities. The bill requires Interior to renew the depredation order every five years. The bill has 3 cosponsors (2 Republicans and 1 Democrat) and is currently in the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
What’s in the bill (2 sections)
- Sec. 2. Regulations relating to taking of double-crested cormorants at
- Sec. 21. 47 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (as in
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Introduced
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House committee
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House floor
Dec 9
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Activity timeline
Dec 10
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dec 9
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 9
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5076-5077)
Dec 9
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5076-5077)
Dec 9
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2293.
Dec 9
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5076-5077)
Dec 9
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Mr. Hurd (CO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 241.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-285.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-285.
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Full action log
All 18 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Dec 10
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dec 9
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 9
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5076-5077)
Dec 9
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5076-5077)
Dec 9
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2293.
Dec 9
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5076-5077)
Dec 9
HOUSEMr. Hurd (CO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 15
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 241.
Sep 15
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-285.
Sep 15
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-285.
Jul 15
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 15
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 15
HOUSESubcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Apr 8
HOUSESubcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 1
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Mar 24
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 24
Introduced in House
Mar 24
Introduced in House
All 3 cosponsors
1 Democrat · 2 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Thompson, Bennie G.MS-02
Republicans (2)
Guest, MichaelMS-03
Kelly, TrentMS-01
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