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Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 13, 2019Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 1218

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

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American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

This bill directs 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 sectors of the fishing industry.Additionally, the committee must (1)identify the needs of the fishing community, (2) develop request for proposals for the grant program, (3)review grant applications, and (4)provide NOAA with grant applications for approval.

What just happenedJun 4, 2020

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Jun 4, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342.

  2. Jun 4, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-428.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Jun 4, 2020Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-428.

    Natural Resources Committee
  4. Sep 18, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  5. Sep 18, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  6. Sep 18, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  7. May 8, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  8. Mar 6, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  9. Feb 13, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. Feb 13, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Feb 13, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseJun 4, 20207

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

This bill directs 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 sectors of the fishing industry.Additionally, the committee must (1)identify the needs of the fishing community, (2) develop request for proposals for the grant program, (3)review grant applications, and (4)provide NOAA with grant applications for approval.

Introduced in HouseFeb 13, 2019

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

This bill directs 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 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 may not approve a grant application unlessthe application is selected for funding by the committee.

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act — Informed