Bill · S. 2089· Senate(119-S-2089)
Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act
- Introduced
- 6/17/2025
- Last activity
- 6/17/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act," seeks to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973. It focuses on changing how certain sturgeon are treated under the law. Specifically, it aims to exempt sturgeon held in captivity or controlled environments from certain existing restrictions. This exemption would also apply to their progeny. The change remains in effect until the sturgeon or its offspring are intentionally returned to a wild state.
Yes
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill eases regulatory constraints on individuals or businesses farming sturgeon in controlled environments.
Would farmers be better off under this?+4
The bill provides regulatory relief for those engaged in the controlled farming of sturgeon.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
The bill reduces regulatory barriers for those farming or holding sturgeon in controlled environments.
The opposite
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3
The bill relaxes certain protections under the Endangered Species Act for sturgeon in captivity.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Exemption from certain restrictions: The bill would allow certain activities to be conducted with respect to sturgeon held in captivity or in a controlled environment because subsection (a)(1) and section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act would no longer apply to them (Section 2, (A)).
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Protection for offspring: The progeny of sturgeon held in captivity or in controlled environments would also be exempt from these specific restrictions (Section 2, (A)(ii)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased record-keeping burdens: Persons holding sturgeon or their progeny must be able to demonstrate they qualify for the exemption and must maintain and submit inventories, documentation, and records to the Secretary upon request (Section 2, (B)(i)).
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 Business Owners+5Good For Farmers+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-3
- 4/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/17/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Ashley MoodyRepublican · Florida