HR 5018 · 109th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

American Fisheries Management and Marine Life Enhancement Act

Introduced 2006-03-28· Sponsored by Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 323.(2006-07-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] American Fisheries Management and Marine Life Enhancement Act - Amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to revise contents of fishery management plans to include a mechanism for specifying the total allowable catch limit for each fishery that is based on the best scientific information available and that does not exceed acceptable biological catch levels recommended by a Regional Fishery Management Council. Requires a Council to also develop multi-year research priorities for fisheries, fisheries interactions, habitats, and other research areas that are necessary for purposes of fishery management. Requires periodic regional assessments of stocks of fish for use by Councils in managing fisheries. Sets forth requirements on the use and confidentiality of state recreational catch data. Revises certain Council operations and authorities to require certain Council member training. Authorizes a Council for a fishery that is managed under a limited access system to establish a limited access privilege program to harvest fish if certain program requirements are met. Authorizes a state through a joint fisheries enforcement agreement to deputize and fund state of…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 5018, American Fisheries Management and Marine Life Enhancement Act

Jul 17, 2006

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Resources on April 4, 2006</p>

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H.R. 5018, American Fisheries Management and Marine Life Enhancement Act

Jul 17, 2006

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Resources on April 4, 2006

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (8)

5 Democrats3 Republicans