Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 19, 2020Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 4804
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 19, 2020)
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2020
This bill adds Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and increases 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 happenedOct 19, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6295)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI](D-RI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateOct 19, 2020
- Oct 19, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6295)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Oct 19, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate