S. 1609 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Longline Catcher Processor Subsector Single Fishery Cooperative Act
S. 1609 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Aug 6, 2009, sponsored by Maria Cantwell with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 6, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 111-335
What it does
Longline Catcher Processor Subsector Single Fishery Cooperative Act - (Sec. 2) Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce, upon the request of eligible members of the longline catcher processor subsector holding at least 80% of the licenses issued for that subsector, to approve a single fishery cooperative for the longline catcher processor subsector in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Maria Cantwell (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 6, 2009
- Passed the SenateNov 18, 2010
- Passed the HouseDec 14, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2010
- Became lawDec 22, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-335. (Dec 22, 2010)
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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