SAFE Pathways Act

TL;DR (AI)

• The bill requires the Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary of the Interior to consider the threat of invasive species when prescribing a fishway in consultation with the affected State.
• The amendment applies to the prescription of fishways under the Federal Power Act, aiming to mitigate the impact of invasive species on aquatic ecosystems.
• The consideration of invasive species is mandatory, indicating a shift towards more environmentally conscious decision-making in the management of fishways.