H.R. 1917Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025

1 recorded actionWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Debbie Dingell [D-MI-06]
Cosponsors: 6 · 4 Republicans · 2 Democrats
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Committees: Natural Resources Committee, Environment and Public Works Committee
Latest action: Jul 23, 2025 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

IntroducedMar 6, 2025
Passed the HouseJul 22, 2025
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This bill provides statutory authority for a program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for the mass marking of hatchery-produced fish in the Great Lakes basin. Mass marking is the practice of tagging large numbers of hatchery-produced fish in order to distinguish them from the wild fish population. The FWS initiated the program in 2010 on a limited scale. Under the existing program, the FWS (1) tags hatchery-produced fish stocked in the Great Lakes, and (2) produces data used by state and tribal fish management agencies to make management decisions regarding Great Lakes fisheries.

This bill allows the FWS, in carrying out the program, to (1) purchase items to support and carry out tagging and tag recovery operations on a greater scale, and (2) hire additional personnel.

The FWS must make the data collected under the program available to applicable federal, state, and tribal fish management agencies to

increase the understanding of the outcomes of management action;
assist in meeting the restoration objectives of the Great Lakes;
assist in balancing predators and prey;
support and improve the economic status of tribal, recreational, and commercial fisheries; and
assist in evaluating the effectiveness of habitat restoration efforts in the Great Lakes.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 1917 as introduced in House on Mar 6, 2025. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 216

House Jul 22, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

360 Yea 57 Nay 13 not voting

Crossed both parties 57 of 417 voting members broke with their own party: 57 Republicans.

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All members430 members

Democratic212 members

Independent1 member

Republican217 members

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Cosponsors6 · 4 Republicans · 2 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 1917 and vote against it. 2 signed when it was filed.

RBill Huizenga [R-MI-04]Original2026 profile

RTim Walberg [R-MI-05]Original2026 profile

RBrian K. Fitzpatrick [R-PA-01]Joined Mar 11, 20252026 profile

RJack Bergman [R-MI-01]Joined Apr 7, 20252026 profile

DMarcy Kaptur [D-OH-09]Joined May 5, 20252026 profile

DMike Quigley [D-IL-05]Joined May 19, 20252026 profile

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H.R. 1917Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 216

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors6 · 4 Republicans · 2 Democrats

H.R. 1917Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 216

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors6 · 4 Republicans · 2 Democrats

Who lobbied on H.R. 19171 organization

Who lobbied on H.R. 19171 organization