S. 497 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act
S. 497 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 1, 2021, sponsored by Dan Sullivan with 6 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 1, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 117-121
What it does
American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)to establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee. The committee must provide advice to NOAA on an existing program that awards grants for fisheries research and development projects, such as projects concerning fisheries science or recreational fishing.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dan Sullivan (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 1, 2021
- Passed the SenateMar 10, 2022
- Passed the HouseApr 26, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentMay 3, 2022
- Became lawMay 12, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-121. (May 12, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Apr 26, 2022 · Passed404–11
Every roll call vote on this bill
- American Fisheries Advisory Committee ActHouse · Apr 26, 2022
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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