H.R. 4129 · 112th Congress
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jim Langevin
- Introduced
- 2012-03-01
- Latest action
- 2012-03-01 · Introduced in House
Summary
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act - Amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and increase Council membership from 21 to 23 members, including: (1) the principal Rhode Island official with marine fishery management responsibility, and (2) a member appointed by the Secretary of Commerce from a list of individuals submitted by the governor of Rhode Island.