Search Results: keywords:"magnuson-stevens act"

  • H. R. 9821 — To improve the management of forage fish.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,006

    The Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2024 (H. R. 9821) aims to improve the management and conservation of forage fish, which play a crucial role in marine ecosystems as a food source for larger predators. The bill proposes amendments to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery...

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    The Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2024 (H. R. 9821) is trying to take better care of little fish in the ocean because they are important food for bigger fish. It wants to make sure there are rules to protect these small fish so that sea creatures can stay healthy and balanced.

  • S. 3672 — To support healthy fisheries in dynamic ocean conditions, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,015

    S. 3672, known as the “Supporting Healthy Interstate Fisheries in Transition Act” or the “SHIFT Act,” aims to improve the management of fisheries in the United States by adapting to changing ocean conditions, including the impacts of climate change. It amends existing laws to ensure that...

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    The SHIFT Act is a plan to help keep fish healthy in the ocean as the world changes by making sure we look at how the climate is affecting them, and it also ensures that new fishing tools are safe for the environment.

  • H. R. 4051 — An Act To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force regarding shark depredation, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:868

    H. R. 4051, titled the "SHARKED Act," aims to address shark depredation by directing the Secretary of Commerce to create a task force. This task force will comprise experts and representatives from various relevant sectors, and its duties include improving coordination...

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    H.R. 4051 invites the Secretary of Commerce to create a group to figure out how to stop sharks from messing with fishing, helping people and sharks get along better.

  • H. R. 8508 — To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to reauthorize the bycatch reduction engineering program and establish the Bycatch Mitigation Assistance Fund.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:704

    The bill H.R. 8508 aims to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act by reauthorizing the bycatch reduction engineering program and creating the Bycatch Mitigation Assistance Fund. The bill allocates $10 million annually from 2025 to 2029 for the...

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    The bill wants to help fishers catch less unwanted fish by giving them money to buy special tools, and it plans to give a lot of money each year for this from 2025 to 2029. Most of this help is for smaller boats, and the people giving out the money will talk to experts to use it the best way.

  • S. 4262 — To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to approve or deny spend plans within a certain amount of time, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:914

    The bill, known as the "Fishery Improvement to Streamline Untimely Regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act" or the "FISHES Act," requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to decide on spend plans submitted by the Secretary of Commerce within 30 days. If a...

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    The bill is like a rule that asks a special office in the government to quickly decide on plans about spending money to help fishers after a big problem happens. It says they have to decide fast and tell how to fix a plan if they say "no."

  • H. R. 5103 — An Act To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to approve or deny spend plans within a certain amount of time, and for other purposes.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:176

    The FISHES Act aims to expedite the handling of financial plans related to fishery resource disasters. It amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to require individuals affected by such disasters to submit detailed spend plans within 120 days of...

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    The FISHES Act wants to speed up help for people affected by problems with fishing by making sure they get money quickly and that any spending plans are checked and approved fast, without getting stuck in delays.

  • H. R. 4051 — An Act To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force regarding shark depredation, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:863

    H.R. 4051, also known as the “SHARKED Act,” aims to address issues related to shark depredation. The bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to create a task force that will focus on identifying critical needs concerning shark interactions, improving coordination between...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to create a special team to understand better how sharks are affecting fishing and to help figure out ways for people and sharks to get along without trouble. It will include different experts to study and share ideas about helping sharks and people fish safely together.