Senate Hearing on Reauthorizing the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery 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 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
The Magnuson-Stevens Act is the primary law governing marine fisheries in U.S. federal waters, and this hearing represents the initial legislative step in debating changes to how fishing quotas, conservation efforts, and management oversight are structured.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Commercial fishing industry
The industry is subject to federal quotas and management regulations established under the Act.
Ecotourism and recreational industries
These groups provided input on how fishery management impacts coastal economies and outdoor recreation.
NOAA
The agency is responsible for implementing and enforcing the regulations mandated by the Act.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on August 1, 2017, by the Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard.
- The purpose of the hearing was to discuss the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
- Witnesses included Chris W. Oliver from NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service and Dr. John M. Quinn from the New England Fishery Management Council.
- The record includes written testimony and responses to follow-up questions from committee members.
- The appendix contains letters from various industry groups, including the Northeast Seafood Coalition and ecotourism industries from multiple states.
- Senator Cory Booker submitted a report regarding shark finning investigations dated April 20, 2017.
Why It Matters
The Magnuson-Stevens Act is the primary law governing marine fisheries in U.S. federal waters, and this hearing represents the initial legislative step in debating changes to how fishing quotas, conservation efforts, and management oversight are structured.
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Broad Industry Engagement
The hearing record includes a high volume of letters from diverse stakeholders, including chefs, restaurant owners, and ecotourism businesses, indicating broad interest in fishery policy beyond just commercial fishing fleets.
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