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 re…
VOTE BREAKDOWN
Final passage · 292 politicians tracked
279
YEA
8
NAY
0
PRESENT
5
NOT VOTING
BY PARTY
MONEY ON THIS BILL
Top donor industries among YEA voters vs NAY voters · lobbying activity in affected industries
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⬇ NAY voters — top donor industries
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No bill-issue lobbying matches.
“Pts” = sum of per-member industry donation scores (% of total donations from that industry, summed across the group). Higher means that industry funds a larger share of contributions for that voting bloc.
INDIVIDUAL VOTES
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SPONSORS

Dan Sullivan
R-AK · Primary
5 COSPONSORS
BIPARTISANSPONSOR FUNDING
Top industries funding Sullivan
TRAIL AI
S 497, the American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act, establishes an advisory committee to provide recommendations on fisheries management and policy. The bill was signed into law after passing with bipartisan support, receiving 279 votes in favor and 8 votes against, with all Democratic votes in favor and 8 Republican votes in opposition. The legislation was primarily sponsored by Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska.
Based on public voting records. Does not imply causation.
TIMELINE
DATA SOURCES
Bill data: Congress.gov · 117th–119th Congress (2021–present)
Vote records: House Clerk / Senate · 2021–present
Reflects public records. Does not imply causation.