HR 5243 · 96th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
National Fishery Development Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.(1979-09-11)
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National Fishery Development Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer moneys made available to encourage exportation and domestic consumption of agricultural products to the Secretary of Commerce in amounts equal to 30 percent of the gross receipts from duties collected under customs laws on fishery products. Declares that such funds shall be maintained in a separate fund and used by the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) carry out a national program of fisheries research and development which promotes the free flow of domestically produced fishery products in domestic and international commerce by conducting fishery educational, technological, biological, and related research programs; and (2) provide financial assistance for fisheries development projects. Allows any person, regional fishery development foundation, or organization involved with the commercial fishing industry to make application to the Secretary of Commerce for such funds. Requires the person or organization obtaining such funds to submit periodic project status reports to the Secretary. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to include as part of the annual report to the National Marine Fisheries Service an…
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Cosponsors (15)
9 Democrats6 Republicans