Public Law 118-229 · H.R. 5103 · Became law

Fishery Improvement to Streamline untimely regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act

Official title: “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.”

Earlier name of the bill: “FISHES Act”.

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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The Senate passed it without objection on December 21, 2024. No individual votes are recorded.

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