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S.1414: Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 21, 2015
- Latest Major Action May 21, 2015
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in Senate - May 21, 2015
Bill Summary
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act This bill 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. The Council is not given authority over the fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of Rhode Island.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 21, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3240)
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May 21, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jack Reed (D-R.I.) |