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Introduced
03/23/2021
03/23/2021
In Committee
03/23/2021
03/23/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlan- tic Fishery Management Council, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2021, proposes to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, increasing the total number of council members from 21 to 23 and the number of state representatives from 13 to 14. This would give Rhode Island a voice on the council that manages fisheries in the Mid-Atlantic region, ensuring that the interests of Rhode Island's fishermen are represented in the decision-making process.
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 S1709-1710) (on 03/23/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/907/all-info | 03/24/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s907/BILLS-117s907is.pdf | 04/18/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s907/BILLS-117s907is.pdf.pdf | 04/18/2021 |
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