Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2020
Latest action · Oct 19, 2020 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6295)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedOct 19, 2020
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2020
This bill adds Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and increases council membership from 21 to 23 members. The council is not given authority over the fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of Rhode Island.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Oct 19, 2020.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-RI | Sheldon Whitehouse | Original | Oct 19, 2020 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Oct 19, 2020Introduced in Senate
- Oct 19, 2020Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6295)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 8672 | Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act | Related bill | Oct 23, 2020 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Oct 19, 2020Introduced in Senate
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