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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7170IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 27, 2018Mr. Grothman (for himself and Mr. Pocan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend the Federal Power Act to require the consideration of invasive species when prescribing fishways, and for other purposes.

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Consideration of invasive species

Section 18 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 811) is amended by inserting after the Secretary of Commerce. the following: In prescribing a fishway, the Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary of the Interior, as appropriate, shall consider the threat of invasive species..