Sen. Begich introduces Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization before leaving the Senate
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [SCOM] - December 12, 2014 -
As one fo his last actions, Senator Mark Begich has introduced legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA).
The bill is essentially the same as the second MSA discussion draft released by the Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and Coast Guard on July 21, and is intended to put the text on the record for future consideration.
"My subcommittee held four hearings and nine listening sessions around the country to craft this draft bill and I want to leave it for the next Congress to use as they continue the work on this legislation so important to Alaskans," said Begich. "This revised draft incorporates many comments from Alaskans and others around the nation who responded to our initial discussion draft in April.
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