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H.R. 1897 (97th)

Marine Artificial Reef Development Act of 1981

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Introduced

18 February 1981

Last action

22 October 1981 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Received From State.

Sponsors

Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

29 August 2025

Environment

Summary

Marine Artificial Reef Development Act of 1981 - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce, through the National Marine Fisheries Service, to make grants to certain States enumerated in the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to develop marine artificial reefs in the territorial waters and the fishery conservation zones of such States to enhance commercial and sport fishing. Requires each fishery management council established under the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to establish a fishery management plan for each habitat established under this Act in the council's region. Authorizes specified appropriations for fiscal years 1981 through 1985.

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Timeline

  1. 18 February 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 February 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 February 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 February 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Fish and Wildlife.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 February 1981

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

    Source: Committee

  6. 11 September 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 17 September 1981

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Commerce.

    Source: Committee

  8. 16 October 1981

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received From DOT.

    Source: Committee

  9. 22 October 1981

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received From State.

    Source: Committee

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