S. 1837 (109th): Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act

Introduced:
Oct 06, 2005 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Sen. John “Jack” Reed [D-RI]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as S. 1371 (112th) on Jul 14, 2011.

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Status

This bill was introduced on October 6, 2005, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Oct 06, 2005
Referred to Committee Oct 06, 2005
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council.

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Last updated Oct 06, 2005.
2 pages

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10/6/2005--Introduced.
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act - Amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island (currently a member of the New England Fishery Management Council) to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Excludes fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of Rhode Island from the Mid-Atlantic Council's authority. Increases the Council's number of voting members from 21 to 23, and from 13 to 14 the number appointed by the Secretary of Commerce.

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