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H.R.2046 / 104th Congress

Aquaculture Employment Investment Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 17, 1995

Aquaculture Employment Investment Act - Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act to add the adoption of procedures and policies relating to the siting of coastal zone aquaculture facilities to the list of coastal zone enhancement objectives. Establishes in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration a marine aquaculture development program, to be known as the Nantucket Program, to expand coastal economic opportunities through job training, technical assistance, and employment in marine aquaculture, transplant, and relay operations. Mandates grants to coastal communities to develop marine aquaculture training and support activities. Authorizes appropriations.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Reed, Jack [D-RI-2] · D–RI

Committees

  • Natural Resources Committee
1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans.

  2. Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1449-1450)

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

  5. Introduced in House

  6. Introduced in House

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