Bill · H.R. 1917· House(119-HR-1917)
Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/6/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Debbie Dingell
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 4
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The program uses automated technology to tag hatchery-produced fish to help manage fish stocking rates and habitat restoration. It requires collaboration between Federal, State, and Tribal agencies. The goal is to better understand the balance between hatchery and wild fish to support the regional economy and fisheries. Funding is authorized at $2,700,000 annually from 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 21
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill supports the Great Lakes ecosystem, improving environmental protections.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+3
The bill explicitly requires collaboration with Tribal fish management agencies to support and improve the economic status of Tribal fisheries.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
The bill funds a science-based program to assist in making management decisions regarding fish stocking rates, the rehabilitation of important fish species, and habitat restoration.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: a fast-track vote, needing two-thirds to passPassed 360–57
The House sets aside its normal procedure to move quickly: no amendments, little debate, and a two-thirds bar instead of a simple majority. It is used for measures expected to be uncontroversial, so a bill that fails here failed despite broad expectations that it would not.
07/22/2025 · Roll call 216 · recorded as “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Support: The bill notes that the Great Lakes support a regional economy valued at over $7,000,000,000, and the program aims to support and improve the economic status of commercial, recreational, and Tribal fisheries (Section 2(7) and Section 4(d)(4)).
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Fishery Management: The program provides a precise tool to keep hatchery fish in balance with wild fish, which assists in the rehabilitation of important fish species and native species recovery (Section 2(3)(A) and Section 2(5)(A)).
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Science-Based Decision Making: By making data available to Federal, State, and Tribal agencies, the program helps evaluate habitat restoration and the effectiveness of fishery management actions (Section 4(d)(2) and Section 4(d)(5)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Billionaires+1Good For Children+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For High Net Worth Individuals+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Rural Development+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 7/23/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 7/22/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 57 (Roll no. 216). (text: CR H3543)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 57 (Roll no. 216). (text: CR H3543)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3545)
- At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1917.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3543-3544)
- Mr. Tiffany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 7/21/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-210.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 171.
- 6/25/2025
- Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- 5/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 3/18/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
- 3/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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