Senate Hearing on Fisheries Science and the Magnuson-Stevens Act
January 1, 2019
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALASKANS FOR DAN SULLIVAN | R SENATE PAC | $5,000 | - | Dec 2024 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $2,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $2,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $2,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $2,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $1,764 | Senior Advisor | Aug 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $1,764 | Senior Advisor | Aug 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $1,764 | Senior Advisor | Aug 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $1,764 | Senior Advisor | Aug 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Unspecified 0 | $894 | 0 | Oct 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Unspecified 0 | $894 | 0 | Oct 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Unspecified 0 | $894 | 0 | Oct 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $865 | senior advisor | Sep 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $865 | senior advisor | Sep 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $865 | senior advisor | Sep 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $865 | senior advisor | Sep 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $500 | senior advisor | Aug 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $500 | senior advisor | Aug 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $500 | senior advisor | Aug 2020 |
| Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020 | Gary Petersen | $500 | senior advisor | Aug 2020 |
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The Frame
The hearing informs potential updates to the Magnuson-Stevens Act, which governs how federal waters are fished and how fish populations are protected, directly impacting the commercial fishing industry and marine conservation efforts.
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Commercial fishing industry
The reauthorization of the MSA determines the regulations and catch limits for commercial fishing operations.
Marine scientists
Scientists provide the data and research that form the basis for federal fishery management policies.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on October 24, 2017, in the Russell Senate Office Building.
- The hearing was the fourth in a series regarding the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA).
- The subcommittee received an opposition letter dated October 23, 2017, from scientists regarding H.R. 200.
- Four expert witnesses provided testimony on the role of science in fishery management.
- The subcommittee collected written responses to questions from Senators Sullivan, Nelson, Cantwell, and Peters for the record.
- The hearing focused on the balance between economic interests and the protection of marine resources.
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Why It Matters
The hearing informs potential updates to the Magnuson-Stevens Act, which governs how federal waters are fished and how fish populations are protected, directly impacting the commercial fishing industry and marine conservation efforts.
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Scientific Opposition to H.R. 200
The hearing record explicitly notes a letter of opposition from scientists regarding H.R. 200, highlighting a tension between legislative proposals and scientific consensus.
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