H.R.48 - Asian Carp Prevention and Control Act

To amend section 42 of title 18, United States Code, popularly known as the Lacey Act, to add certain species of carp to the list of injurious species that are prohibited from being imported or shipped. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Asian Carp Prevention and Control Act as introduced.
  • Official: To amend section 42 of title 18, United States Code, popularly known as the Lacey Act, to add certain species of carp to the list of injurious species that are prohibited from being imported or shipped. as introduced.

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Top recipients for ALL supporting interest groups

Name Amount Received Vote On Passage
Rep. Jerry McNerney [D, CA-11] $23,510
Rep. Nick Rahall [D, WV-3] $10,800
Rep. Martin Heinrich [D, NM-1] $8,945
Rep. Lois Capps [D, CA-23] $8,210
Rep. Gary Peters [D, MI-9] $7,579
Rep. Bill Cassidy [R, LA-6] $7,200
Rep. Rush Holt [D, NJ-12] $6,810
Rep. Maurice Hinchey [D, NY-22] $6,700
Rep. Nancy Pelosi [D, CA-8] $6,310
Rep. Judy Chu [D, CA-32] $5,900
 
Sen. Michael Bennet [D, CO] $108,520
Sen. Barbara Boxer [D, CA] $62,204
Sen. Charles Schumer [D, NY] $31,600
Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV] $29,461
Sen. Patty Murray [D, WA] $20,400
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D, NY] $19,300
Sen. Mark Kirk [R, IL] $11,550
Sen. Patrick Leahy [D, VT] $9,650
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D, RI] $8,600
Sen. Barbara Mikulski [D, MD] $4,810

Specific Organizations Supporting H.R.48

  • National Marine Manufacturers Association
  • Alliance for the Great Lakes
  • Biodiversity Project
  • Clean Water Action
  • Eastern Surfing Assocation
  • National Wildlife Federation
  • Izaak Walton League
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