Bill95th CongressFiled Apr 6, 1977Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 1263
A bill to amend the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 in order to expedite the filling of a vacancy on a Regional Fishery Management Council which occurs prior to the expiration of a term.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 6, 1977)
Amends the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to establish a procedure for filling any vacancy on a regional fishery management council from a list of qualified individuals provided by the Governor of the State in which such vacancy occurs. Requires such list to be submitted within twenty days after such vacancy occurs, and requires the Secretary of Commerce to fill such vacancy within twenty days after receipt of such list.
What just happenedApr 6, 1977
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hathaway, William D. [D-ME](D-ME)Sponsor
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- Apr 6, 1977IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Introduced in Senate