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Fisheries Management Reform Act of 2004

Introduced: June 24, 2004 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps

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Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Jul 1, 2004

Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

Jul 1, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

Jun 25, 2004

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1248-1249)

Jun 24, 2004

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

Jun 24, 2004

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fisheries Management Reform Act of 2004 - Amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (currently, the Secretary of Commerce) to appoint members to the Regional Fishery Management Councils who, by reason of their occupational or other experience, are knowledgeable regarding the conservation and management, or the commercial or recreational harvest, of fishery resources. Revises requirements for the composition of such councils and the qualifications of voting Council members.

Sets forth certain requirements with respect to: (1) training of appointed Council members; and (2) disclosure of financial interest and recusal of Council members.

Directs the Secretary to establish regional science and technical teams to make recommendations on certain matters, on the basis of which the Secretary shall provide Councils conservation and management measures for incorporation into fishery management plans that establish: (1) catch and bycatch limits; (2) specific habitat and area protections to protect essential fish habitats; and (3) specific requirements necessary to protect endangered species.

What's happening now July 1, 2004

Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

Committees of jurisdiction 2