A bill to establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee to assist in the awarding of fisheries research and development grants, and for other purposes.
American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act
This bill amends the Saltonstall-Kennedy Act to direct 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 all sectors of the fishing industry. Additionally, the committee must: (1) identify the needs of the fishing industry, (2) develop grant proposals to fund projects that address the industry needs, (3) review grant applications, and (4) provide NOAA with grant applicants for approval.
NOAA may not approve a grant application unless the application selected for funding meets the proposal criteria developed by the committee.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-193.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-193.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 283.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5866-5868)
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3867-3868)
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3867-3868)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Received in the House.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.