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Bill108th CongressFiled Sep 17, 2003Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 1624

A bill to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 17, 2003)

Amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Excludes fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of Rhode Island from the Council's authority. Increases the Council's number of voting members from 21 to 23, and from 13 to 14 the number appointed by the Secretary of Commerce.

What just happenedSep 17, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11649)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI](D-RI)Sponsor
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