Fish farmers and licensed lake and pond managers would regain a standing federal permit to kill double-crested cormorants that prey on their fish. The rule would cover 12 named states plus any others the Interior Secretary adds, with no expiration date but a mandatory five-year renewal cycle.
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Cormorant Relief Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Latest action on H.R. 2293: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who this affects: This bill primarily affects commercial fish farmers, licensed lake managers, and licensed pond managers in at least 12 states who deal with cormorant-related fish losses. It also affects the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which must reissue and maintain the order, and conservation groups concerned about bird populations.
Why this matters: Cormorants can eat large quantities of commercially raised fish, causing real financial losses for fish farmers. Without a standing federal order, each facility has to seek individual permits to deal with the birds — a slow, costly process. This bill would create a stable, long-term framework for managing the problem across many states, but it also raises questions about whether broader lethal control could harm bird populations or local ecosystems over time.
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Officially: Cormorant Relief Act of 2025
Fish farmers and licensed lake and pond managers would regain a standing federal permit to kill double-crested cormorants that prey on their fish. The rule would cover 12 named states plus any others the Interior Secretary adds, with no expiration date but a mandatory five-year renewal cycle.
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Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (12/10/2025)
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