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Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 22, 2016Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 3087

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Nov 17, 2016)

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

(Sec. 2)This bill amends the Saltonstall-Kennedy Act to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)to establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee.

NOAA must establish six regions within the committee.The committee must consist of members chosen regionally and across all sectors of the fishing industry.Additionally, the committee must: (1)identify the needs of the fishing industry, (2)develop grant proposals to fund projects that address the industry needs, (3)review grant applications, and (4)provide NOAA with grant applicants for approval.

NOAA may not approve a grant application unlessthe application selected for funding meets the proposal criteria developed by the committee.

(Sec.3) An individual awarded a grant under this bill must publicize the title and abstract of the project.

What just happenedNov 17, 2016

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 674.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 17, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 674.

  2. Nov 17, 2016Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-379.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Nov 17, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-379.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  4. Jun 29, 2016Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  5. Jun 22, 2016IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  6. Jun 22, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Nov 17, 20161

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

(Sec. 2)This bill amends the Saltonstall-Kennedy Act to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)to establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee.

NOAA must establish six regions within the committee.The committee must consist of members chosen regionally and across all sectors of the fishing industry.Additionally, the committee must: (1)identify the needs of the fishing industry, (2)develop grant proposals to fund projects that address the industry needs, (3)review grant applications, and (4)provide NOAA with grant applicants for approval.

NOAA may not approve a grant application unlessthe application selected for funding meets the proposal criteria developed by the committee.

(Sec.3) An individual awarded a grant under this bill must publicize the title and abstract of the project.

Introduced in SenateJun 22, 2016

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

This bill amends the Saltonstall-Kennedy Act to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)to establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee.

NOAA must establish five regions within the committee.The committee must consist of members chosen regionally and across all sectors of the fishing industry.Additionally, the committee must: (1)identify the needs of the fishing industry, (2)develop grant proposals to fund projects that address the industry needs, (3)review grant applications, and (4)provide NOAA with grant applicants for approval.

NOAA must not approve an application unless the application is selected for funding by the committee.

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act — Informed