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Introduced
05/10/2023
05/10/2023
In Committee
05/10/2023
05/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2023, aims to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Specifically, it would insert "Rhode Island" after the list of states that make up the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, increase the total number of council members from 21 to 23, and increase the number of voting members from 13 to 14. This change would give Rhode Island representation on the council, which manages fisheries in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (on 05/10/2023)
Bill Topics
Agriculture
- ‐ Fisheries and Fishing
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3187/all-info | 05/11/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr3187/BILLS-118hr3187ih.pdf | 05/22/2023 |
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