Bill115th CongressFiled Dec 21, 2017Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 4726
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 21, 2017)
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act
This bill amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and increase Council membership from 21 to 23 members. The council is not given authority over the fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of Rhode Island.
What just happenedJan 2, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2](D-RI)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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- Introduced in HouseDec 21, 2017
- Jan 2, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee - Dec 21, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Dec 21, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 21, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House