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Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 14, 2019Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 494

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 happenedAug 16, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 179.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
4 cosponsors3 D1 R
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  1. Aug 16, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 179.

  2. Aug 16, 2019Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/01/2019 without amendment. With written report No. 116-77.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Aug 16, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/01/2019 without amendment. With written report No. 116-77.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  4. Apr 3, 2019Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  5. Feb 14, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  6. Feb 14, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateAug 16, 201925

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 SenateFeb 14, 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 six 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 selected for funding meets the proposal criteria developed by the committee.

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act — Informed