US SB3045 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 25 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-02-25 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Fishery Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a benchmark stock assessment of the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery and report to Congress. Prohibits the Secretary from promulgating any interim rule under specified provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act that prohibits fishing in the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery before such report demonstrates the need for interim or final rules. Deems any interim rule promulgated prior to enactment of this Act that decreases the number of fishing days to less than the 2009 level to have no force or effect.

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Title

Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Fishery Protection Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2010-02-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Same As/Similar To

HB4723 (Same As) 2010-03-05 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
SB3046 (Related) 2010-02-25 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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