Fish and Wildlife Act

Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956
Enacted by	the 84th United States Congress
Effective	August 8, 1956
Legislative history
	Passed the House on April 27, 1956 (388-19); Signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on August 15, 1956;

Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (ch. 1036, 70 Stat. 1119, 16 U.S.C. § 742a) of the United States of America establishes "a comprehensive national fish, shellfish, and wildlife resources policy with emphasis on the commercial fishing industry but also with a direction to administer the Act with regard to the inherent right of every citizen and resident to fish for pleasure, enjoyment, and betterment and to maintain and increase public opportunities for recreational use of fish and wildlife resources."^[1] Among other things, it directs a program of continuing research, extension, and information services on fish and wildlife matters, both domestically and internationally. It confirmed the position of Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife and a United States Fish and Wildlife Service in the Department of the Interior, and established a Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife and a Bureau of Commercial Fisheries.

^ "Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956". Fish and Wildlife Service.

[1] "Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956". Fish and Wildlife Service.

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