Requesting Congress to amend the marine mammal protection act and the migratory bird act to allow the lethal removal of pinnipeds and predatory birds in Puget Sound in a manner similar to the recent changes authorized in the Columbia river to protect endangered salmon populations.
Last action: 2026-01-12 — First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
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Official Description
Requesting Congress to amend the marine mammal protection act and the migratory bird act to allow the lethal removal of pinnipeds and predatory birds in Puget Sound in a manner similar to the recent changes authorized in the Columbia river to protect endangered salmon populations.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- SJM 8013
- Current Status
- Introduced
- Sponsors
- Phil Fortunato, Jesse Salomon
- Introduced
- 2025-12-01
- Chamber
- Senate
- Current Committee
- Agriculture & Natural Resources
Bill History
- 2025-12-01 Prefiled for introduction.
- 2026-01-12 First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
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