Bill Sponsor
House Bill 3128
117th Congress(2021-2022)
American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 11, 2021
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
May 11, 2021
Latest Action
Dec 14, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3128
Congress
117
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Alaska
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.

Text (2)
December 14, 2022
Actions (9)
12/14/2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 458.
12/14/2022
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-635.
11/17/2021
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
11/17/2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
11/17/2021
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
07/29/2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
06/29/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
05/11/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
05/11/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 9, 2023 5:47:08 PM