American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act
United States116th CongressHR-1218House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 4, 2020
Summary
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.
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S-494: American Fisheries Advisory Committee ActCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/01/2019 without amendment. With written report No. 116-77.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-428.
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