Peter Welch (D-VT)
A resolution raising awareness of lake sturgeon.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1937-1938)
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution aims to raise awareness regarding the lake sturgeon. The text notes that these fish are large, long-lived, and serve as indicators of ecosystem health. Because of population declines caused by overfishing and habitat loss, the resolution calls for various actions. It encourages continued collaboration among different partners to manage and increase these populations. Finally, it promotes habitat restoration and public education.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +7
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The resolution promotes habitat restoration, the control of invasive species, and the protection of lake sturgeon populations.
- Scored +5
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The resolution highlights the importance of the lake sturgeon as a traditional food source for many Indigenous communities.
- Scored +5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The resolution recognizes the cultural importance of lake sturgeon as a traditional food source for many Indigenous communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Increased populations and habitat restoration: The resolution encourages collaboration to manage and increase lake sturgeon populations and efforts to identify, protect, and restore their habitat (Sections 1, 2, and 3). This could help reverse declines caused by historical overfishing and habitat degradation.
-
Control of invasive species: The resolution calls for efforts to prevent and control the spread of invasive species (Section 4). This may help restore the reproductive habitat of the lake sturgeon.
-
Public awareness and education: The resolution encourages increased public awareness and the education of anglers and local communities on how to properly handle the fish if caught (Sections 5 and 6). This could benefit those interacting with the species.
-
Cultural benefits: The text notes that lake sturgeon have cultural importance for many Indigenous communities as a traditional food source (Whereas clause).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the importance of the lake sturgeon as a traditional food source for many Indigenous communities. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution focuses on the management and conservation of a species found across the Great Lakes and Northeastern United States.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution promotes habitat restoration, the control of invasive species, and the protection of lake sturgeon populations.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution recognizes the cultural importance of lake sturgeon as a traditional food source for many Indigenous communities.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The resolution encourages continued collaboration with Canada to jointly manage and increase lake sturgeon populations.
- 5/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/22/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1937-1938)
Gary PetersDemocrat · Michigan