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American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

Introduced: February 13, 2019 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 4, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342.
Jun 4, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-428.
Sep 18, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 18, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 18, 2019
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
May 8, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 6, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Feb 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 13, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee to advise on an existing grant program to address the needs of fishing communities, optimize economic benefits by building and maintaining sustainable fisheries, and increase opportunities to keep working waterfronts viable.

NOAA must establish six regions within the committee. The committee must consist of members chosen regionally and across sectors of the fishing industry. Additionally, the committee must (1) identify the needs of the fishing community, (2) develop request for proposals for the grant program, (3) review grant applications, and (4) provide NOAA with grant applications for approval.

What's happening now June 4, 2020

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1