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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1335) to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HRES 274

Bill 114 H.Res. 274 is a resolution that sets the rules for considering another bill, H.R. 1335, which aims to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The purpose of H.R. 1335 is to provide more flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen. The Magnuson-Stevens Act is a key piece of legislation that governs the management of fisheries in the United States.

The proposed amendments in H.R. 1335 would allow fishery managers more leeway in setting catch limits and other regulations, in order to better balance conservation goals with the needs of fishermen. The bill also seeks to provide more stability for fishermen by ensuring that regulations are based on sound science and take into account the economic impact on fishing communities.

Overall, the goal of H.R. 1335 is to improve the management of fisheries in a way that is both environmentally sustainable and economically viable. The resolution, Bill 114 H.Res. 274, is necessary to establish the procedures for considering and potentially passing this important piece of legislation in the US Congress.

Current Status of Bill HRES 274

Bill HRES 274 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2015. Bill HRES 274 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2015.  Bill HRES 274's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of May 21, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 274

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 274

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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