H.R. 5103 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Fishery Improvement to Streamline untimely regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act
H.R. 5103 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024), the Fishery Improvement to Streamline untimely regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act, became law — introduced on Aug 1, 2023, sponsored by Byron Donalds with 49 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 1, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 49
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 118-229
What it does
Fishery Improvement to Streamline untimely regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act or the FISHES Act This act establishes procedures for the review of spend plans submitted to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) by requesters seeking fishery resource disaster assistance funding. The act requires NOAA to review a spend plan within 10 days of its submission and determine whether it is complete.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
FISHES Act
Sponsor
Byron Donalds (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 31 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 1, 2023
- Passed the HouseDec 3, 2024
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2024
- Became lawJan 4, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-229. (Jan 4, 2025)
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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