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S. 497: American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act

A bill to establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee to assist in the awarding of fisheries research and development grants, and for other purposes was passed by Congress on April 26, 2022 and goes to the President next.

This vote was taken under a House procedure called “suspension of the rules” which is typically used to pass non-controversial bills. Votes under suspension require a 2/3rds majority.

Yes – 404
No – 11
Other – 15