S. 1520 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018
S. 1520 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jul 10, 2017, sponsored by Roger F. Wicker with 18 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 10, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 115-405
What it does
Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill defines "mixed-use fishery" to mean a federal fishery in which two or more of the following occur: (1) recreational fishing, (2) charter fishing, or (3) commercial fishing. TITLE I--CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Roger F. Wicker (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 10, 2017
- Passed the SenateDec 17, 2018
- Passed the HouseDec 19, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2018
- Became lawDec 31, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-405. (Dec 31, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 19, 2018 · Passed350–11
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management ActHouse · Dec 19, 2018
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