United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 6 R cosponsors

HR 4033 — Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act of 2025

Last action — Subcommittee Hearings Held

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

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In plain language

HR 4033 aims to address water, wildlife, and fisheries management.

This bill is focused on improving the management of natural resources related to water, wildlife, and fisheries. It has been introduced in the House and is currently under review by a subcommittee.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill could lead to better conservation efforts for wildlife and improve water management practices.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill exempts certain sturgeon held in captivity from specific prohibitions under the Endangered Species Act.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1538(b)

    (3) Sturgeon.-- (A) In general.--Subsection (a)(1) and section 7(a)(2) shall not apply to-- (i) a sturgeon farmed that is legally held in captivity or in a controlled environment as of the date of enactment of this paragraph, until such time as the sturgeon is intentionally returned to a wild state; or (ii) progeny of a sturgeon described in clause (i), until such time as the progeny is intentionally returned to a wild state. (B) Demonstration; requirements.-- (i) In general.--Any person holding any sturgeon or progeny described in subparagraph (A) shall-- (I) be able to demonstrate that the sturgeon or progeny qualifies as a sturgeon or progeny, as applicable, described in that subparagraph; and (II) maintain and submit to the Secretary, on request of the Secretary, such inventories, documentation, and records as the Secretary may, by regulation, require as being reasonably appropriate to carry out the purposes of this paragraph. (ii) Requirements.--Requirements described in clause (i)(II) shall not unnecessarily duplicate the requirements of other rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary under this Act.

    This addition allows sturgeon held in captivity to be exempt from certain regulations under the Endangered Species Act until they are released into the wild.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

  5. Subcommittee Hearings Held

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 541 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (541)

541 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 4033?
HR 4033 is sponsored by Fine, Randy (Republican), Webster, Daniel (Republican), Maloy, Celeste (Republican), Murphy, Gregory F. (Republican), Grothman, Glenn (Republican), and Cammack, Kat (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 4033?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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