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
Introduction
May 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 11, 2021
Last action Dec 14, 2022
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
9
Key actions
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Committee
6
Dec 14, 2022
Lower · Passed
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-635.
lower
Nov 17, 2021
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
lower
Nov 17, 2021
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
lower
Jul 29, 2021
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
lower
Jun 29, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
lower
May 11, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
lower
May 11, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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