To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to reauthorize the bycatch reduction engineering program and establish the Bycatch Mitigation Assistance Fund.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8508

Bill HR 8508 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2024. Bill HR 8508 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 22, 2024. Bill HR 8508's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of May 22, 2024

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To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to reauthorize the bycatch reduction engineering program and establish the Bycatch Mitigation Assistance Fund.