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US S1508

US S1508
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2023


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Introduced
05/10/2023
In Committee
05/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th 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.

AI Summary

This bill, the Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2023, amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Specifically, the bill inserts "Rhode Island" in the list of states represented on the Council, increases the total number of Council members from 21 to 23, and increases the number of appointed members from 13 to 14. This change aims to ensure that Rhode Island's fishermen have a voice and representation in the management of the region's fisheries.

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 S1605-1606) (on 05/10/2023)

Bill Topics

Agriculture
  • ‐ Fisheries and Fishing

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1508/all-info 05/11/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1508/BILLS-118s1508is.pdf 05/23/2023
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