S. 713
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor
Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Mar 3, 2022
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Bill Type
- S
- Bill Number
- 713
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- Apr 11, 2013
- Policy Area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Is Law
- No
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2592)
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in Senate
Source: Library of Congress
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act - Amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and increase Council membership from 21 to 23 members, including: (1) the principal Rhode Island official with marine fishery management responsibility, and (2) a member appointed by the Secretary of Commerce from a list of individuals submitted by the governor of Rhode Island.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Introduced in Senate
Apr 11, 2013