Expressing the sense of the Congress that hunting seasons for migratory ducks and geese should be modified so that individuals have a fair and equitable opportunity to harvest such birds.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (25 Jun 2007): Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
What this bill does
This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that hunting seasons for migratory ducks and geese should be changed. Specifically, it proposes modifying the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to allow hunting in the last week of August in areas north of 49 degrees north latitude, provided relevant international agreements are approved. The resolution states this change would improve hunting opportunities in Alaska by aligning them with other regions and could generate revenue for wildlife conservation.
The bill primarily affects hunters, particularly those in Alaska, by aiming to provide them with what it describes as a fairer and more equitable opportunity to harvest migratory waterfowl. It also touches on wildlife conservation, suggesting that regulated hunting has no significant negative impact on duck and goose populations and that the proposed season extension would benefit conservation efforts and generate revenue for wildlife management.
As a concurrent resolution, this bill conveys the opinion of both the House of Representatives and the Senate to the executive branch, but it does not have the force of law. It was introduced in the House in June 2007 and has been referred to a subcommittee for further consideration.
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Timeline
25 Jun 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 174 do?
- This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that hunting seasons for migratory ducks and geese should be changed. Specifically, it proposes modifying the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to allow hunting in the last week of August in areas north of 49 degrees north latitude, provided relevant international agreements are approved. The resolution states this change would improve hunting opportunities in Alaska by aligning them with other regions and could generate revenue for wildlife conservation. The bill primarily affects hunters, particularly those in Alaska, by aiming to provide them with what it describes as a fairer and more equitable opportunity to harvest migratory waterfowl. It also touches on wildlife conservation, suggesting that regulated hunting has no significant negative impact on duck and goose populations and that the proposed season extension would benefit conservation efforts and generate revenue for wildlife management. As a concurrent resolution, this bill conveys the opinion of both the House of Representatives and the Senate to the executive branch, but it does not have the force of law. It was introduced in the House in June 2007 and has been referred to a subcommittee for further consideration.
- Has H.Con.Res. 174 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 174. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 174?
- H.Con.Res. 174 was sponsored by Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 174?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans. (25 Jun 2007).
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