What does Preamble of Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act 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 do?

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

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

This section amends Section 9(b) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The amendment adds a provision regarding sturgeon held in captivity or controlled environments. Subsection (a)(1) and section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act do not apply to sturgeon legally held in captivity or controlled environments as of the date of enactment, and their progeny, until intentionally returned to a wild state. Individuals holding such sturgeon or their progeny must demonstrate eligibility and maintain records as the Secretary may require. The Secretary can require inventories, documentation, and records, but these requirements should not unnecessarily duplicate existing regulations.

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Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act

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

Author: Rick Scott (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 they are intentionally released into the wild.
Holders of captive sturgeon will be required to demonstrate eligibility and maintain records as specified by the Secretary.
The bill directs the Secretary to establish inventory, documentation, and record-keeping requirements for captive sturgeon, avoiding unnecessary duplication of existing regulations.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 4033(In Committee)Official page

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