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Bill117th CongressFiled May 11, 2021Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 3128

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Dec 14, 2022)

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act of 2021

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 happenedDec 14, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 458.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Dec 14, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 458.

  2. Dec 14, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-635.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Dec 14, 2022Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-635.

    Natural Resources Committee
  4. Nov 17, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  5. Nov 17, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  6. Nov 17, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  7. Jul 29, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  8. Jun 29, 2021Committee

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

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  9. May 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. May 11, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. May 11, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseDec 14, 20227

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act of 2021

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 HouseMay 11, 2021

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act of 2021

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.

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act of 2021 — Informed