HR 4726 · 115th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act

Introduced 2017-12-21· Sponsored by Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.(2018-01-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]RI