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American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

USA116th CongressS-494| Senate 
| Updated: 8/16/2019
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (4)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-1322
American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act
Feb 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 3, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Aug 16, 2019
Committee 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.
Aug 16, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 179.
Jun 4, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1218
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-1322
    American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act


  • February 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 3, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • August 16, 2019
    Committee 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.


  • August 16, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 179.


  • June 4, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1218
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1218: American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act
Advisory bodiesFood industry and servicesHunting and fishingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarketing and advertisingResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSeafood

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

USA116th CongressS-494| Senate 
| Updated: 8/16/2019
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-1322
American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act
Feb 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 3, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Aug 16, 2019
Committee 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.
Aug 16, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 179.
Jun 4, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1218
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-1322
    American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act


  • February 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 3, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • August 16, 2019
    Committee 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.


  • August 16, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 179.


  • June 4, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1218
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342.
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (4)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1218: American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesFood industry and servicesHunting and fishingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarketing and advertisingResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSeafood