Sessions Applauds House Passage of H.R. 1335

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), chairman of the House Rules Committee, today issued the following statement on the House’s passage of legislation to provide flexibility and stability for fishery managers and fishermen:

“I am pleased that the House acted to ensure the needs of our fisheries resources are balanced with those of our fishermen and coastal communities. The reforms in this bill provide local councils and stakeholders the flexibility they need to manage their fisheries. It also helps strengthen data collection and enhance transparency for our fishing industries and the communities they support. House Republicans are committed to promoting a successful and vibrant fishing industry in each region of the U.S., and this bill helps to do just that.”

For more on H.R. 1335, the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, click here

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Created:
Jun 1, 2015