American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 12/14/2022
Actions
- 2022-12-14Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 458.
- 2022-12-14Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-635.
- 2022-12-14Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-635.
- 2021-11-17Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- 2021-11-17Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 2021-11-17Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
- 2021-07-29Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- 2021-06-29Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
- 2021-05-11Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2021-05-11Introduced in House
- 2021-05-11Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2022-12-14 (07)
American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act of 2021
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
- Hunting and fishing
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Marketing and advertising
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Seafood
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