HOUSE 1218116th CongressPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342.

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

Last Action: 6/4/2020

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2020-06-04Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342.
2020-06-04Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-428.
2020-06-04Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-428.
2019-09-18Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
2019-09-18Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-09-18Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
2019-05-08Subcommittee Hearings Held.
2019-03-06Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
2019-02-13Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2019-02-13Introduced in House
2019-02-13Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2020-06-04 (07)

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.

Cosponsors (1)

Aumua Amata Radewagen (R-AS)

Subjects

Advisory bodies
Food industry and services
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marketing and advertising
Research administration and funding
Seafood

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