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S. 1520Became Law

Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 31, 2018)

Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018

(Sec. 3) This bill defines "mixed-use fishery" to mean a federal fishery in which two or more of the following occur: (1) recreational fishing, (2) charter fishing, or (3) commercial fishing.

TITLE I--CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT

(Sec. 101) The Government Accountability Office must conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on mixed-use fisheries in the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.

(Sec. 102) The bill authorizes a regional fishery management council to use management measures in developing a plan or proposed regulations for a recreational fishery or the recreational component of a mixed-use fishery.

(Sec. 103) The Ocean Studies Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine must complete a study on the use of limited access privilege programs to harvest fish in mixed-use fisheries, including an assessment of the social, economic, and ecological effects of the program on businesses, coastal communities, and the environment.

TITLE II--RECREATION FISHERY INFORMATION, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT

(Sec. 201) The Department of Commerce must develop a report on facilitating greater incorporation of data, analysis, stock assessments, and surveys from state agencies and nongovernmental sources into fisheries management decisions.

(Sec.202)Commerce must also establish partnerships with states and make grants to improve recreational fisheries data collection.

What just happenedDec 31, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-405.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS](R-MS)Sponsor
18 cosponsors9 D9 R
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  1. Dec 31, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-405.

  2. Dec 31, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-405.

  3. Dec 31, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 31, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 27, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 27, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 19, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Dec 19, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 350 - 11 (Roll no. 444). (text: CR H10306-10308)

  9. Dec 19, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 350 - 11 (Roll no. 444).(text: CR H10306-10308)

  10. Dec 19, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10319)

  11. Dec 19, 2018FloorH37210

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Graves (LA) objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

  12. Dec 19, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1520.

  13. Dec 19, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10306-10309)

  14. Dec 19, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Graves (LA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Dec 19, 2018FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Dec 19, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Dec 18, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Dec 17, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  19. Dec 17, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  20. Dec 17, 2018Floor

    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

  21. Dec 17, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7636-7639; text as reported in Senate: CR S7636-7638)

  22. Jun 5, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 441.

  23. Jun 5, 2018Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-264.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  24. Jun 5, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-264.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  25. Feb 28, 2018Committee

    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
  26. Jul 10, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  27. Jul 10, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 31, 201849

Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018

(Sec. 3) This bill defines "mixed-use fishery" to mean a federal fishery in which two or more of the following occur: (1) recreational fishing, (2) charter fishing, or (3) commercial fishing.

TITLE I--CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT

(Sec. 101) The Government Accountability Office must conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on mixed-use fisheries in the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.

(Sec. 102) The bill authorizes a regional fishery management council to use management measures in developing a plan or proposed regulations for a recreational fishery or the recreational component of a mixed-use fishery.

(Sec. 103) The Ocean Studies Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine must complete a study on the use of limited access privilege programs to harvest fish in mixed-use fisheries, including an assessment of the social, economic, and ecological effects of the program on businesses, coastal communities, and the environment.

TITLE II--RECREATION FISHERY INFORMATION, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT

(Sec. 201) The Department of Commerce must develop a report on facilitating greater incorporation of data, analysis, stock assessments, and surveys from state agencies and nongovernmental sources into fisheries management decisions.

(Sec.202)Commerce must also establish partnerships with states and make grants to improve recreational fisheries data collection.

Introduced in SenateJul 10, 2017

Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017

This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study of the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico mixed-use fisheries.

The bill authorizes a regional fishery management council to use alternative fishery management measures in developing a fishery management plan for a recreational fishery or the recreational component of a mixed-use fishery.

The bill establishes a temporary moratorium on any new limited access privilege programs (programs whereby limited access privileges to harvest a portion of the total allowable catch in a fishery are issued by federal permit) in mixed-use fisheries under the jurisdiction of the South Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils.Additionally, the bill establishes exemptions from annual catch limit requirements for certain fisheries.

NOAA must follow certain guidelines before issuing a new exempted fishing permit.

NOAA must develop a report on facilitating greater incorporation of data, analysis, stock assessments, and surveys from state agencies and nongovernmental sources into fisheries management decisions.NOAA must also establish partnerships with states and make grants to improve recreational fisheries data collection.

Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018 — Informed