Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 23, 2020Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 8672
Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 23, 2020)
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act
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 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2](D-RI)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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- Introduced in HouseOct 23, 2020
- Oct 23, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Introduced in House
- Oct 23, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House