United States · Law · S
S. 497 (117th)
American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act
Introduced
1 March 2021
Last action
12 May 2022 · Became law
Status
Became Public Law No: 117-121.
Sponsors
Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Subjects
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Source updated
5 December 2025
Summary
American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee to advise on an existing grant program to address the needs of fishing communities, optimize economic benefits by building and maintaining sustainable fisheries, and increase opportunities to keep working waterfronts viable. NOAA must establish six regions within the committee. The committee must consist of members chosen regionally and across sectors of the fishing industry. Additionally, the committee must (1) identify the needs of the fishing community, (2) develop request for proposals for the grant program, (3) review grant applications, and (4) provide NOAA with grant applications for approval.
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Timeline
1 March 2021
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
1 March 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
12 May 2021
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
17 December 2021
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 209.
Source: Calendars
17 December 2021
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
Source: Committee
17 December 2021
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
Source: Committee
8 February 2022
Floor
By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-68.
Source: Floor
8 February 2022
Committee
By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-68.
Source: Committee
10 March 2022
Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1130-1131; text: CR S1130-1131)
Source: Floor
10 March 2022
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
11 March 2022
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
11 March 2022
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
11 March 2022
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
26 April 2022
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
26 April 2022
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 11 (Roll no. 126). (text: CR H4486-4487)
Source: Floor
26 April 2022
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 11 (Roll no. 126).
Source: Floor
26 April 2022
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4486-4488)
Source: Floor
26 April 2022
Vote
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Source: Floor
26 April 2022
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 497.
Source: Floor
26 April 2022
Floor
Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
3 May 2022
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
3 May 2022
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
12 May 2022
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
12 May 2022
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
12 May 2022
Became law
Became Public Law No: 117-121.
Source: President
Votes
26 April 2022 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source
Yes 404 · No 11 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 14
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Yea
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Yea
- Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]Yea
- Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 13 May 2022 · Download file
- Engrossed in Senate · 10 March 2022 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 17 December 2021 · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · 1 March 2021 · Download file
Documents
14 official files
Enrolled Bill (text)
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Enrolled Bill (PDF)
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Public Law
summary · EN · 12 May 2022
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Passed House
summary · EN · 26 April 2022
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Engrossed in Senate (text)
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Passed Senate
summary · EN · 10 March 2022
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Introduced in Senate (text)
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Sponsors
- Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to ← American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act of 2021
- related to ← Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act of 2022
- related to ← American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/497
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/117/s/497
- us · 117-s-497 · source updated 5 December 2025