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Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 8, 2017Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 1322

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Dec 11, 2017)

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 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 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.

What just happenedAug 31, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Aug 31, 2018Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  2. Aug 24, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Aug 24, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  4. Aug 23, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Aug 22, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3867-3868)

  6. Aug 22, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3867-3868)

  7. Aug 22, 2018Floor

    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

  8. Aug 22, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5866-5868)

  9. Dec 11, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 283.

  10. Dec 11, 2017Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-193.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  11. Dec 11, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-193.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  12. Aug 2, 2017Committee

    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
  13. Jun 8, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  14. Jun 8, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Dec 11, 20171

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 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 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.

Introduced in SenateJun 8, 2017

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 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 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.

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act — Informed