To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to approve or deny spend plans within a certain amount of time, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseMr. Donalds (for himself, Mrs. Peltola, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Moskowitz, …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Amends the Magnuson-Stevens Act to streamline approval of fishery disaster relief spend plans. Requires OMB to approve or deny spend plans within specific timeframes and ensures funds reach grantees within 90 days of Secretary approval.
Who Benefits and How
Fishing communities hit by disasters receive faster relief funds. Fishermen and fishing businesses get quicker access to disaster assistance. States benefit from clearer timelines for spend plan submission and approval.
Who Bears the Burden and How
OMB must review plans on accelerated timeline. Secretary must complete reviews within 10 days.
Key Provisions
- Spend plans due within 120 days of fund availability notification
- Secretary must review and respond within 10 days
- Funds must reach grantees within 90 days of approval
- Plans must address disaster factors and minimize future losses
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Streamlines fishery disaster relief spend plan approval process
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Accelerate disaster relief to fishing communities through regulatory reform"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "director"
- → OMB Director
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of Commerce
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