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- H.R.2541
H.R.2541: Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 21, 2015
- Latest Major Action June 16, 2015
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - 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)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 16, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
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| May 21, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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| May 21, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) |