The House has passed H.R. 1917 - Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025. This bill was introduced by Representative Debbie Dingell.
The vote was 360-57.
You can track corporate lobbying on this bill and relevant congressional stock trades on Quiver Quantitative's H.R. 1917 bill page.
Here is a short summary of a July 21, 2025 version of the bill.
H.R. 1917 - Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025 Summary
The Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025 aims to establish a comprehensive program for mass marking hatchery-produced fish in the Great Lakes to enhance fisheries management and ecological health. The bill recognizes changes in the Great Lakes ecosystem due to invasive species, food web alterations, and declining prey species, highlighting the need for a science-based approach to manage fish populations effectively.
Key Components of the Bill
- Purpose: The primary goal of the program is to assess hatchery operations, track fish populations, and support management actions to enhance the availability and health of native fish species in the Great Lakes.
- Collaboration: The program will involve cooperation among various stakeholders, including federal, state, and tribal fish management agencies, as well as the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.
- Implementation: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will lead the program, which includes the purchase of necessary equipment, recruitment of personnel, and data collection to evaluate the effectiveness of hatchery practices and fishery management strategies.
Specific Actions Authorized
The Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is empowered to:
- Acquire equipment, fish tags, and supplies necessary for tagging operations and data management.
- Hire additional staff as required to manage the program effectively.
- Ensure that the data collected from the tagging efforts is accessible to relevant fish management agencies to facilitate better decision-making and fishery management.
Funding
The bill authorizes an appropriation of $2.7 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support the implementation of the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program.
Environmental and Economic Importance
The Great Lakes are a vital resource, providing significant economic benefits estimated at over $7 billion, and supporting recreational and commercial fishing. The bill emphasizes the importance of proper fish management to protect these resources while ensuring a balanced ecosystem.
Data Utilization
The bill mandates that data generated through the mass marking program be used to:
- Improve understanding of fishery management actions.
- Support the recovery of native fish species.
- Enhance the economic status of recreational and commercial fisheries.
- Evaluate environmental restoration efforts in the Great Lakes.
Conclusion
Overall, the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025 aims to create an effective framework for managing fish populations in the Great Lakes through collaborative efforts and science-based strategies.
Relevant Companies
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Representative Debbie Dingell Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Debbie Dingell:
- H.R.4166: To amend title 18, United States Code, to define intimate partner to include someone with whom there is or was a dating relationship, and for other purposes.
- H.R.4127: Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act
- H.R.4029: To provide for an emergency increase in Federal funding to State Medicaid programs for expenditures on home and community-based services.
- H.R.4028: Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act
- H.R.3858: Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025
- H.R.3714: Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Representative Debbie Dingell on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Dingell.
Representative Debbie Dingell Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Debbie Dingell is worth $14.5M, as of July 22nd, 2025. This is the 73rd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Dingell has approximately $7.6M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Debbie Dingell's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Dingell.
Representative Debbie Dingell Stock Trading
We have data on up to $9.9M of trades from Representative Debbie Dingell, which we parsed from STOCK Act filings. Some of the largest trades include:
- A October 13th, 2020 sale of up to $100K of $NVDA. The stock has risen 1078.46% since then.
- A June 18th, 2021 sale of up to $100K of $ABBV. The stock has risen 64.9% since then.
- A December 19th, 2018 sale of up to $100K of $CVX. The stock has risen 38.37% since then.
- A January 2nd, 2020 sale of up to $100K of $NEE. The stock has risen 28.74% since then.
- A October 24th, 2018 sale of up to $50K of $WBA. The stock has fallen 84.41% since then.
You can track Representative Debbie Dingell's stock trading on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Dingell.
