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Faster Federal Aid Approval for Fishery Disaster Relief Funding.

This Act significantly speeds up the process for approving federal financial aid intended for communities affected by fishery resource disasters. It mandates strict deadlines (30 days) for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve or deny spending plans, drastically reducing the waiting time for relief funds. This ensures that fishermen and local economies dependent on fisheries receive crucial support much faster following a crisis.
Key points
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must approve or deny fishery disaster spending plans within a maximum of 30 days.
The time frame for the Secretary of Commerce to determine if a fishery disaster has occurred is also shortened to 30 days.
All decisions regarding the approval of financial aid must be made publicly available, increasing transparency.
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Print number: 118_S_4262
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2024-05-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FISHES Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4262.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must approve or deny fishery disaster spending plans within a maximum of 30 days.
  • The time frame for the Secretary of Commerce to determine if a fishery disaster has occurred is also shortened to 30 days.
  • All decisions regarding the approval of financial aid must be made publicly available, increasing transparency.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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