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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Dec 10, 2025
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H.R. 2293Passed HouseAnimals

Republicans pass bill authorizing cormorant population management programs

Sponsor: Rep. Ezell, Mike (R-MS)3 cosponsorsIntroduced Mar 24, 2025
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Where it is in the process

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Introduced
Mar 24
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House committee
Jul 15
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House floor
Dec 9
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Senate
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Signed
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Sponsor

Cosponsors (3)

MR
BR
TR
1 Democrat, 2 Republicans (of 3 shown).

Activity timeline

Dec 10
Dec 10, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dec 9
Dec 9, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 9
Dec 9, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5076-5077)
Dec 9
Dec 9, 2025
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
Dec 9, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2293.
Dec 9
Dec 9, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5076-5077)
Dec 9
Dec 9, 2025
Mr. Hurd (CO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 15
Sep 15, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 241.
Sep 15
Sep 15, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-285.
Sep 15
Sep 15, 2025
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)
Republicans (2)

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