United States 115th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 6013 — Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to revise requirements for hunting ducks, mergansers, and coots. Specifically, the bill establishes January 31 of each year as the closing date of the hunting season for ducks, mergansers, and coots. In addition, the bill extends the hunting season for those birds by an extra weekend for youths, veterans, and members of the Armed Forces on active duty. The extra days for youth m The Department of the Interior may not decrease the length of the hunting season or bag limit, as compared to the 2017-2018 hunting season, in the Atlantic, Mississippi, Central, or Pacific flyway.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

  2. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8853-8854)

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6013.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8853-8854)

  7. Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 757.

  9. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-969.

  10. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  11. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

  13. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  14. Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

  15. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  16. Introduced in House

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Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Birds Department of the Interior Hunting and fishing Military personnel and dependents National Guard and reserves Veterans' organizations and recognition Wildlife conservation and habitat protection Animals
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6013 do?
Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to revise requirements for hunting ducks, mergansers, and coots. Specifically, the bill establishes January 31 of each year as the closing date of the hunting season for ducks, mergansers, and coots. In addition, the bill extends the hunting season for those birds by an extra weekend for youths, veterans, and members of the Armed Forces on active duty. The extra days for youth m The Department of the Interior may not decrease the length of the hunting season or bag limit, as compared to the 2017-2018 hunting season, in the Atlantic, Mississippi, Central, or Pacific flyway.
Who sponsors HR 6013?
HR 6013 is sponsored by Rob Bishop (R).
What is the current status of HR 6013?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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