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Introduced
10/23/2020
10/23/2020
In Committee
10/23/2020
10/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. 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, amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. The bill increases the council membership from 21 to 23 members, with Rhode Island's addition. However, the council is not given authority over the fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of Rhode Island.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (on 10/23/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8672/all-info | 10/28/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8672/BILLS-116hr8672ih.pdf | 11/14/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8672/BILLS-116hr8672ih.pdf.pdf | 11/14/2020 |
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