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S. 497Became Law

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

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What it doesSummary public law (May 12, 2022)

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)to establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee. The committee must provide advice to NOAA on an existing program that awards grants for fisheries research and development projects, such as projects concerning fisheries science or recreational fishing. Specifically, the committee must (1)identify the needs of the fishing community, (2) develop the request for proposals for the grant program, (3)review grant applications, and (4)provide NOAA with grant applications for approval.

NOAA must establish six regions within the committee.In addition, NOAA must select members that represent the regions as well as at-large members that represent certain sectors of the fishing industry.

What just happenedMay 12, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-121.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
6 cosponsors4 D2 R
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  1. May 12, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-121.

  2. May 12, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-121.

  3. May 12, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. May 12, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. May 3, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. May 3, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Apr 26, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Apr 26, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 11 (Roll no. 126). (text: CR H4486-4487)

  9. Apr 26, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 11 (Roll no. 126).

  10. Apr 26, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4489)

  11. Apr 26, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. Apr 26, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 497.

  13. Apr 26, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4486-4488)

  14. Apr 26, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Mar 11, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Mar 11, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Mar 11, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Mar 10, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1130-1131; text: CR S1130-1131)

  19. Mar 10, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  20. Feb 8, 2022Floor

    By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-68.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  21. Feb 8, 2022Committee14900

    By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-68.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  22. Dec 17, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 209.

  23. Dec 17, 2021Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  24. Dec 17, 2021Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  25. May 12, 2021Committee

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  26. Mar 1, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  27. Mar 1, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawMay 12, 202249

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)to establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee. The committee must provide advice to NOAA on an existing program that awards grants for fisheries research and development projects, such as projects concerning fisheries science or recreational fishing. Specifically, the committee must (1)identify the needs of the fishing community, (2) develop the request for proposals for the grant program, (3)review grant applications, and (4)provide NOAA with grant applications for approval.

NOAA must establish six regions within the committee.In addition, NOAA must select members that represent the regions as well as at-large members that represent certain sectors of the fishing industry.

Passed HouseApr 26, 202253

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)to establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee. The committee must provide advice to NOAA on an existing program that awards grants for fisheries research and development projects, such as projects concerning fisheries science or recreational fishing. Specifically, the committee must (1)identify the needs of the fishing community, (2) develop the request for proposals for the grant program, (3)review grant applications, and (4)provide NOAA with grant applications for approval.

NOAA must establish six regions within the committee.In addition, NOAA must select members that represent the regions as well as at-large members that represent certain sectors of the fishing industry.

Passed SenateMar 10, 202255

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)to establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee. The committee must provide advice to NOAA on an existing program that awards grants for fisheries research and development projects. Specifically, the committee must (1)identify the needs of the fishing community, (2) develop the request for proposals for the grant program, (3)review grant applications, and (4)provide NOAA with grant applications for approval.

NOAA must establish six regions within the committee.In addition, NOAA must select members that represent the regions as well as at-large members that represent certain sectors of the fishing industry.

Introduced in SenateMar 1, 2021

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.

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act — Informed