FISH SAFE Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 9, 2019)
Funding Instruction for Safety, Health, and Security Avoids Fishing Emergencies Act or the FISH SAFE Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2021 and expands the Department of Health and Human Services fishing safety training and research grant programs.
The federal share of the costs of any activity that may be carried out using grants under the programs is increased to 75%. Currently, the federal share must not exceed 50%.
The bill is retroactively effective.
What just happenedMay 9, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 9, 2019
- May 9, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - May 9, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate