H.R. 5946 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006
H.R. 5946 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jul 27, 2006, sponsored by Richard Pombo with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 27, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 109-479
What it does
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) to revise congressional findings under the Act to declare that a number of Regional Fishery Management Councils (Councils) have made progress in integrating ecosystem considerations in fisheries management.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard Pombo (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 27, 2006
- Passed the HouseSep 27, 2006
- Passed the SenateDec 7, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2007
- Became lawJan 12, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-479. (Jan 12, 2007)
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- H.R. 408: Federal Wildland Firefighter Emergency Response Compensation Act of 2005
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- H.R. 38: Upper White Salmon Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
- H.R. 481: Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Trust Act of 2005
- H.R. 541: To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land to Lander County, Nevada, and the…
- S. 252: Dandini Research Park Conveyance Act
- S. 276: Wind Cave National Park Boundary Revision Act of 2005
- S. 55: Rocky Mountain National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2005
- S. 156: Ojito Wilderness Act
- S. 161: Northern Arizona Land Exchange and Verde River Basin Partnership Act of 2005
- H.R. 126: To amend Public Law 89-366 to allow for an adjustment in the number of free roaming horses…
- H.R. 539: Caribbean National Forest Act of 2005
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