What does Preamble of Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The proposed amendment would allow certain activities to be conducted with respect to sturgeon held in captivity or in a controlled environment.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act of 2025.

What does STURGEON HELD IN CAPTIVITY OR CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS. of Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 9(b) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. It adds a provision regarding sturgeon held in captivity or controlled environments. The amendments exempt sturgeon legally held in captivity or controlled environments, and their progeny, from certain provisions of the Endangered Species Act until intentionally returned to the wild. Individuals holding such sturgeon must demonstrate their eligibility and maintain records as requested by the Secretary. The Secretary can require inventories, documentation, and records through regulation. Requirements should not unnecessarily duplicate existing regulations.

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Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act of 2025

Last updated: 7/22/2025 · Introduced: 6/17/2025

Author: Randy Fine (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Endangered Species Act to exempt sturgeon legally held in captivity or controlled environments, and their offspring, from certain protections until intentionally released into the wild.
The bill requires individuals holding captive or controlled sturgeon to demonstrate eligibility and maintain records as requested by the Secretary.
The Secretary is authorized to establish regulations for inventories, documentation, and records related to captive or controlled sturgeon, avoiding unnecessary duplication of existing rules.

119th Congressin committeeS. 2089(In Committee)Official page

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