American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 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.
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 a grant application unless the application is selected for funding by the committee.
What just happenedFeb 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2017
- Feb 10, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee - Jan 3, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Jan 3, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 3, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House