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Fluke Fairness Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-908| Senate 
| Updated: 12/5/2019
Charles E. Schumer

Charles E. Schumer

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fluke Fairness Act of 2019 This bill directs the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council to submit for approval by the Department of Commerce a modified fishery management plan for the commercial and recreational management of summer flounder, or an amendment to the plan, that is based on the best scientific information available; establishes commercial quotas in direct proportion to the distribution, abundance, and location of summer flounder as reflected by fishery independent surveys conducted by the National Marine Fisheries Service and state agencies; considers regional, coastwide, or other management measures that comply with national standards under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act; and prohibits the establishment of commercial catch quotas on a state-by-state basis using historical landings data that does not reflect the status of the summer flounder stock, based on the most recent scientific information. Commerce must prepare and consider a plan if the council fails to submit the modifications or amendments. The Government Accountability Office must assess and report on whether the subsequent implementation of the approved plan or amendment complies with national standards.

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Mar 27, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2049-2050)
Apr 3, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 5, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-167.
Dec 5, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 317.
  • March 27, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2049-2050)


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


  • December 5, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-167.


  • December 5, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 317.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Atlantic OceanCongressional oversightFishesGovernment studies and investigationsHunting and fishingMarine and coastal resources, fisheries

Fluke Fairness Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-908| Senate 
| Updated: 12/5/2019
Fluke Fairness Act of 2019 This bill directs the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council to submit for approval by the Department of Commerce a modified fishery management plan for the commercial and recreational management of summer flounder, or an amendment to the plan, that is based on the best scientific information available; establishes commercial quotas in direct proportion to the distribution, abundance, and location of summer flounder as reflected by fishery independent surveys conducted by the National Marine Fisheries Service and state agencies; considers regional, coastwide, or other management measures that comply with national standards under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act; and prohibits the establishment of commercial catch quotas on a state-by-state basis using historical landings data that does not reflect the status of the summer flounder stock, based on the most recent scientific information. Commerce must prepare and consider a plan if the council fails to submit the modifications or amendments. The Government Accountability Office must assess and report on whether the subsequent implementation of the approved plan or amendment complies with national standards.

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Timeline
Mar 27, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2049-2050)
Apr 3, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 5, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-167.
Dec 5, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 317.
  • March 27, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2049-2050)


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


  • December 5, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-167.


  • December 5, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 317.
Charles E. Schumer

Charles E. Schumer

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Atlantic OceanCongressional oversightFishesGovernment studies and investigationsHunting and fishingMarine and coastal resources, fisheries