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Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3187
Bill 118 hr 3187, also known as the Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act of 2023, aims to address issues facing fishermen in Rhode Island. The bill focuses on ensuring fair treatment and support for fishermen in the state.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a task force to study and make recommendations on ways to improve the economic viability of the fishing industry in Rhode Island. This task force will consist of representatives from the fishing industry, government agencies, and other stakeholders, and will work to identify challenges facing fishermen and propose solutions to address them.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to provide financial assistance to fishermen who have been adversely affected by changes in fishing regulations or other factors beyond their control. This assistance is intended to help fishermen weather difficult times and continue to operate their businesses. Overall, the Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act of 2023 seeks to support and protect the fishing industry in Rhode Island by addressing key challenges and providing much-needed assistance to fishermen. It represents a bipartisan effort to ensure the long-term sustainability and success of the fishing industry in the state.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a task force to study and make recommendations on ways to improve the economic viability of the fishing industry in Rhode Island. This task force will consist of representatives from the fishing industry, government agencies, and other stakeholders, and will work to identify challenges facing fishermen and propose solutions to address them.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to provide financial assistance to fishermen who have been adversely affected by changes in fishing regulations or other factors beyond their control. This assistance is intended to help fishermen weather difficult times and continue to operate their businesses. Overall, the Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act of 2023 seeks to support and protect the fishing industry in Rhode Island by addressing key challenges and providing much-needed assistance to fishermen. It represents a bipartisan effort to ensure the long-term sustainability and success of the fishing industry in the state.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3187
Bill HR 3187 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 10, 2023. Bill HR 3187 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 10, 2023. Bill HR 3187's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of May 10, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3187
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3187
Primary Policy Focus
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3187
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