The main purpose of this legislation, known as the Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026, is to establish a structured approach for managing the population of double-crested cormorants. The goal is to ensure that their numbers are kept at sustainable levels while addressing the impacts they may have on local ecosystems, fisheries, and human activities. Key provisions of the law require the Secretary of the Interior to create regional management frameworks for the take, or controlled removal, of double-crested cormorants within specific regions of the country.