HR 3128 United States House · 117th Congress

American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act of 2021

Summary
American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act of 2021 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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2021
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Introduced May 11, 2021 Last action Dec 14, 2022
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Dec 14, 2022
House · Reported by committee
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-635.
Nov 17, 2021
House · Reported by committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 17, 2021
House · Reported by committee
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Jul 29, 2021
House · Reported by committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 29, 2021
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
May 11, 2021
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 11, 2021
House · Introduced
Introduced in House
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