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Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4804| Senate 
| Updated: 10/19/2020
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (1)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2020 This bill adds Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and increases council membership from 21 to 23 members. The council is not given authority over the fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of Rhode Island.
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Timeline
Oct 19, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Oct 19, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6295)
Oct 23, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8672
Introduced in House
  • October 19, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 19, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6295)


  • October 23, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8672
    Introduced in House

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8672: Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act
Atlantic OceanMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesRegional and metropolitan planningRhode Island

Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4804| Senate 
| Updated: 10/19/2020
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2020 This bill adds Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and increases council membership from 21 to 23 members. The council is not given authority over the fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of Rhode Island.
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Timeline
Oct 19, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Oct 19, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6295)
Oct 23, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8672
Introduced in House
  • October 19, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 19, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6295)


  • October 23, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8672
    Introduced in House
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (1)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8672: Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Atlantic OceanMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesRegional and metropolitan planningRhode Island