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Introduced
10/19/2020
10/19/2020
In Committee
10/19/2020
10/19/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, and for other purposes. This bill adds Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and increases council membership from 21 to 23 members. The council is not given authority over the fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of Rhode Island.
AI Summary
This bill, the Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2020, amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. It increases the council's membership from 21 to 23 members, with 14 of those members coming from the states represented on the council. The bill does not give the council authority over the fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of Rhode Island.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6295) (on 10/19/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4804/all-info | 10/28/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4804/BILLS-116s4804is.pdf | 10/29/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4804/BILLS-116s4804is.pdf.pdf | 10/29/2020 |
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