RED SNAPPER Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 28, 2017)
Regionally Empowered Decision-making for Snapper, Noting the Angling Public and the Preservation of an Exceptional Resource Act or the RED SNAPPER Act
This bill requires any fishery management plan or regulation for red snapper fisheries that is submitted by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council to contain conservation and management measures that establish separate catch limits.
The bill gives Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas (Gulf states) exclusive authority through FY2024 to establish the timing and duration of the fishing season for private recreational fishing of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico in the extended red snapper management zone of each Gulf state.
What just happenedNov 27, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 814.
Who’s behind it
- Reported in HouseNov 27, 2018
- Introduced in HouseJul 28, 2017
- Nov 27, 2018CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 814.
- Nov 27, 2018CommitteeH12200
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-1047.
Natural Resources Committee - Nov 27, 2018Committee5000
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-1047.
Natural Resources Committee - Dec 13, 2017Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 16.
Natural Resources Committee - Dec 13, 2017Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Natural Resources Committee - Dec 12, 2017Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Natural Resources Committee - Dec 12, 2017Committee
Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Discharged.
Natural Resources Committee - Sep 26, 2017Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee - Aug 17, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee - Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 28, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House