An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-128 to use of Asset Forfeiture Fund for Fishery Independent Data Collection to include fishery research and independent stock assessments, conservation gear engineering, at-sea and shoreside monitoring, fishery impact statements, and other priorities established by the Council as necessary to rebuild or maintain sustainable fisheries, ensure healthy ecosystems, and maintain fishing communities.

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Amendment Number
263
Description
An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-128 to use of Asset Forfeiture Fund for Fishery Independent Data Collection to include fishery research and independent stock assessments, conservation gear engineering, at-sea and shoreside monitoring, fishery impact statements, and other priorities established by the Council as necessary to rebuild or maintain sustainable fisheries, ensure healthy ecosystems, and maintain fishing communities.
Purpose
Amendment ensures that forfeiture funds are used for five things: (1) enhancing fishery research and stock assessments; (2) covering at-sea and shoreside monitoring; (3) advancing conservation gear engineering; (4) assisting with additional research for fishery impact statements; and (5) assisting with funding priorities of the regional fishery management councils.
Congress
114
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 1, 2015
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
16:57:40
Submitted Date
Jun 1, 2015
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Dec 15, 2020
Amendment 263 — Informed