S. 1508 — Introduced in Senate

II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1508 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 10, 2023Mr. Reed (for himself and Mr. Whitehouse) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2023. 2. 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.