Secretary Gutierrez Issues Statement on New Proposed Fisheries Legislation

November 28, 2005

Release from:
NOAA

Last week, U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez issued a statement congratulating Senator Stevens (R-AK) and Senator Inouye (D-HI) on introducing a bipartisan bill that substantially embraces the fishery management legislation that the Administration transmitted to Congress. In crafting their bill, the Senators conducted a lengthy process of consultation and found significant common ground with the full range of affected interests. Secretary Gutierrez noted that NOAA staff members were instrumental contributors to this process, and that he looks forward to working further with the Senate Commerce Committee to secure passage of legislation important to advancing the goal of sustainable recreational and commercial fisheries.

For more information, read the press release issued by the U.S. Senate Committee on Science, Commerce and Transportation. A copy of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 2005, as introduced by Senators Stevens and Inouye, and a section-by-section analysis of the bill are also posted online.