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H.R. 3128 117th Congress House

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act of 2021

Official title: To establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee to assist in the awarding of fisheries research and development grants, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 11, 2021 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Advisory bodiesFood industry and servicesHunting and fishingMarine and coastal resources, fisheries
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 14, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 458.
Dec 14, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-635.
Nov 17, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 17, 2021
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Jul 29, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
May 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 11, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 14, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 458.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act of 2021

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.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 4690 Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act of 2022
  • S 497 American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act
 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman
American Samoa · May 11, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3128: American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3128/
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"H.R. 3128: American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3128/.
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H.R. 3128, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3128/.
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