H.R. 4679 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Climate-Ready Fisheries Act of 2019
H.R. 4679 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Oct 15, 2019, sponsored by Joe Cunningham with 27 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 15, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 27
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Climate-Ready Fisheries Act of 2019 This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to examine efforts by the Regional Fishery Management Councils, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and the National Marine Fisheries Service to prepare and adapt fisheries for the impacts of climate change.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Cunningham (D-SC). Co-sponsors: 22 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 15, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 527. (Dec 14, 2020)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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