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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 8672
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 23, 2020Mr. Langevin (for himself and Mr. Cicilline) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
A BILL
To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council.
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Short title
This Act may be cited as the Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act.
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Addition of Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
Section 302(a)(1)(B) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1852(a)(1)(B)) is amended—
(1) by inserting Rhode Island, after States of;
(2) by inserting Rhode Island, after except North Carolina,;
(3) by striking 21 and inserting 23; and
(4) by striking 13 and inserting 14.