New federal rules would help manage cormorant bird populations.
This bill would require the federal government to create regional plans for managing cormorant bird populations. These plans would guide how states, tribes, and even private lake managers can control cormorant numbers, while also protecting the birds. The new rules would expire in 2034.
Today, there isn't a single, coordinated federal plan for managing double-crested cormorants across different regions. This bill would change that by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to create regional management frameworks within one year. These frameworks would set clear rules for how cormorants can be managed, including non-lethal methods and controlled removal, and would be updated every five years until the bill expires in 2034.
S 5514 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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