H.R. 4706 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Fisheries Management Reform Act of 2004
H.R. 4706 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jun 24, 2004, sponsored by Nick J. Rahall II with 68 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 24, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 68
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Fisheries Management Reform Act of 2004 - Amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (currently, the Secretary of Commerce) to appoint members to the Regional Fishery Management Councils who, by reason of their occupational or other experience, are knowledgeable regarding the conservation and management, or the c…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nick J. Rahall II (D-WV). Co-sponsors: 66 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 24, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Executive Comment Requested from Commerce. (Jul 1, 2004)
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- S. 233: Coltsville Study Act of 2003
- S. 278: Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act
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Committees
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