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Sportsmen's Groups Back State Snapper Solution
Tom Hilton
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POSTED ON JULY 10, 2014
7 Sportsmen’s Groups Back Landrieu Amendment That Gives Red Snapper Management to States
ASK LEAD SPONSORS OF SPORTMEN’S LEGISLATION SENATE IS CONSIDERING TO ADD LANDRIEU’S AMENDMENT
WASHINGTON—Seven of the most prominent national organizations representing America’s anglers wrote to the lead sponsors of the sportsmen’s bill the Senate is currently debating and asked that U.S. Senators Mary L. Landrieu’s, D-La., BIPARTISAN GULF OF MEXICO RED SNAPPER CONSERVATION ACT be added to the package. Earlier this week, SEN. LANDRIEU TOOK THE PROCEDURAL STEPS NECESSARY TO MAKE THIS POSSIBLE. READ THE LETTER from the American Sportfishing Association, Center for Coastal Conservation (CCA), the Center for Coastal Conservation, the International Game Fish Association, the Ocean Foundation, the National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Billlfish Foundation.
Sen. Landrieu’s legislation would transfer the authority for managing red snapper and setting the season length from the federal government to Gulf Coast states and was developed in close coordination with the FIVE GULF COAST STATE CHAPTERS OF THE COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION, INCLUDING DAVID CRESSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CCA LOUISIANA. This year’s season was only 9 days, down from 42 days last year. A vote to add Sen. Landrieu’s bill to the larger sportsmen’s legislation could come this week.
“We are writing to respectfully urge adoption of a Red Snapper amendment to your Sportsmen’s Act pending on the Senate floor. It is vital that a Red Snapper amendment be enacted in the 113th Congress to ensure the long-term conservation of Gulf of Mexico red snapper while concurrently improving the economies of Gulf States,” the organizations wrote. “State management would result in improved management of Gulf red snapper for the betterment of the fishery and the entire regional economy in which recreational fishing contributes more than $10 billion in annual economic activity to the five Gulf States.”
“Our coalition to fix the unquestionably broken old system governing recreational fishing for red snapper continues to grow stronger and deeper. I appreciate the support from these sportsmen groups for the Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act and urge senators from both parties to support adding this common sense bill to the sportsman’s package,” Sen. Landrieu said. “Predictable, reliable red snapper seasons aren’t just important to the men and women that make their living fishing, they’re essential to the time-honored traditions of friends and families along the Gulf Coast who have memories of fishing with their parents and want to pass that along to their children.”
This follows Sen. Landrieu’s successful efforts LAST MONTH TO SECURE FUNDING AND ESSENTIAL REFORMS TO THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA), THE FEDERAL AGENCY THAT REGULATES GULF FISHERIES, THAT WILL PREVENT ANOTHER NEEDLESSLY SHORT SEASON based on faulty and inaccurate fish counts.
The Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act of 2013 (S.1161) addresses an erratic rule-making process that was rejected by a Federal court in Texas last year for impermissibly discriminating against citizens of different states. THE BILL IS ALSO CONSISTENT WITH THE EFFORTS OF THE GULF COAST GOVERNORS TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE REGIONAL MANAGEMENT.
In May, SEN. LANDRIEU AND DAVID CRESSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION OF LOUISIANA, MET WITH U.S. SENATOR MARK BEGICH, D-AK, CHAIRMAN OF THE SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE ON OCEANS, ATMOSPHERE, FISHERIES, AND COAST GUARD, TO URGE SENATE ACTION on the Red Snapper Conservation Act.
Last year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued three separate red snapper seasons for Gulf Coast States, wreaking havoc on the recreational fishing industry that cost billions to the regional economy.
This can be found here: http://www.joincca.org/articles/673
7 Sportsmen’s Groups Back Landrieu Amendment That Gives Red Snapper Management to States
ASK LEAD SPONSORS OF SPORTMEN’S LEGISLATION SENATE IS CONSIDERING TO ADD LANDRIEU’S AMENDMENT
WASHINGTON—Seven of the most prominent national organizations representing America’s anglers wrote to the lead sponsors of the sportsmen’s bill the Senate is currently debating and asked that U.S. Senators Mary L. Landrieu’s, D-La., BIPARTISAN GULF OF MEXICO RED SNAPPER CONSERVATION ACT be added to the package. Earlier this week, SEN. LANDRIEU TOOK THE PROCEDURAL STEPS NECESSARY TO MAKE THIS POSSIBLE. READ THE LETTER from the American Sportfishing Association, Center for Coastal Conservation (CCA), the Center for Coastal Conservation, the International Game Fish Association, the Ocean Foundation, the National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Billlfish Foundation.
Sen. Landrieu’s legislation would transfer the authority for managing red snapper and setting the season length from the federal government to Gulf Coast states and was developed in close coordination with the FIVE GULF COAST STATE CHAPTERS OF THE COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION, INCLUDING DAVID CRESSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CCA LOUISIANA. This year’s season was only 9 days, down from 42 days last year. A vote to add Sen. Landrieu’s bill to the larger sportsmen’s legislation could come this week.
“We are writing to respectfully urge adoption of a Red Snapper amendment to your Sportsmen’s Act pending on the Senate floor. It is vital that a Red Snapper amendment be enacted in the 113th Congress to ensure the long-term conservation of Gulf of Mexico red snapper while concurrently improving the economies of Gulf States,” the organizations wrote. “State management would result in improved management of Gulf red snapper for the betterment of the fishery and the entire regional economy in which recreational fishing contributes more than $10 billion in annual economic activity to the five Gulf States.”
“Our coalition to fix the unquestionably broken old system governing recreational fishing for red snapper continues to grow stronger and deeper. I appreciate the support from these sportsmen groups for the Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act and urge senators from both parties to support adding this common sense bill to the sportsman’s package,” Sen. Landrieu said. “Predictable, reliable red snapper seasons aren’t just important to the men and women that make their living fishing, they’re essential to the time-honored traditions of friends and families along the Gulf Coast who have memories of fishing with their parents and want to pass that along to their children.”
This follows Sen. Landrieu’s successful efforts LAST MONTH TO SECURE FUNDING AND ESSENTIAL REFORMS TO THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA), THE FEDERAL AGENCY THAT REGULATES GULF FISHERIES, THAT WILL PREVENT ANOTHER NEEDLESSLY SHORT SEASON based on faulty and inaccurate fish counts.
The Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act of 2013 (S.1161) addresses an erratic rule-making process that was rejected by a Federal court in Texas last year for impermissibly discriminating against citizens of different states. THE BILL IS ALSO CONSISTENT WITH THE EFFORTS OF THE GULF COAST GOVERNORS TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE REGIONAL MANAGEMENT.
In May, SEN. LANDRIEU AND DAVID CRESSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION OF LOUISIANA, MET WITH U.S. SENATOR MARK BEGICH, D-AK, CHAIRMAN OF THE SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE ON OCEANS, ATMOSPHERE, FISHERIES, AND COAST GUARD, TO URGE SENATE ACTION on the Red Snapper Conservation Act.
Last year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued three separate red snapper seasons for Gulf Coast States, wreaking havoc on the recreational fishing industry that cost billions to the regional economy.
This can be found here: http://www.joincca.org/articles/673
Replies
http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=113&session=2&vote=00220
U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 113th Congress - 2nd Session
as compiled through Senate LIS by the Senate Bill Clerk under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate
Vote Summary
Question: On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on S. 2363 )
Vote Number: 220 Vote Date: July 10, 2014, 11:47 AM
Required For Majority: 3/5 Vote Result: Cloture Motion Rejected
Measure Number: S. 2363 (Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2014 )
Measure Title: A bill to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes.
Vote Counts: YEAs 41
NAYs 56
Not Voting 3
Vote Summary By Senator Name By Vote Position By Home State
Alphabetical by Senator Name
Alexander (R-TN), Nay
Ayotte (R-NH), Nay
Baldwin (D-WI), Yea
Barrasso (R-WY), Nay
Begich (D-AK), Yea
Bennet (D-CO), Yea
Blumenthal (D-CT), Nay
Blunt (R-MO), Nay
Booker (D-NJ), Nay
Boozman (R-AR), Nay
Boxer (D-CA), Nay
Brown (D-OH), Yea
Burr (R-NC), Nay
Cantwell (D-WA), Yea
Cardin (D-MD), Not Voting
Carper (D-DE), Yea
Casey (D-PA), Yea
Chambliss (R-GA), Nay
Coats (R-IN), Nay
Coburn (R-OK), Nay
Cochran (R-MS), Nay
Collins (R-ME), Nay
Coons (D-DE), Yea
Corker (R-TN), Nay
Cornyn (R-TX), Nay
Crapo (R-ID), Nay
Cruz (R-TX), Nay
Donnelly (D-IN), Yea
Durbin (D-IL), Nay
Enzi (R-WY), Nay
Feinstein (D-CA), Nay
Fischer (R-NE), Nay
Flake (R-AZ), Nay
Franken (D-MN), Yea
Gillibrand (D-NY), Yea
Graham (R-SC), Nay
Grassley (R-IA), Nay
Hagan (D-NC), Yea
Harkin (D-IA), Yea
Hatch (R-UT), Nay
Heinrich (D-NM), Yea
Heitkamp (D-ND), Yea
Heller (R-NV), Nay
Hirono (D-HI), Nay
Hoeven (R-ND), Nay
Inhofe (R-OK), Nay
Isakson (R-GA), Nay
Johanns (R-NE), Nay
Johnson (D-SD), Yea
Johnson (R-WI), Nay
Kaine (D-VA), Yea
King (I-ME), Yea
Kirk (R-IL), Nay
Klobuchar (D-MN), Yea
Landrieu (D-LA), Yea
Leahy (D-VT), Yea
Lee (R-UT), Nay
Levin (D-MI), Yea
Manchin (D-WV), Yea
Markey (D-MA), Nay
McCain (R-AZ), Nay
McCaskill (D-MO), Yea
McConnell (R-KY), Nay
Menendez (D-NJ), Nay
Merkley (D-OR), Yea
Mikulski (D-MD), Not Voting
Moran (R-KS), Nay
Murkowski (R-AK), Nay
Murphy (D-CT), Nay
Murray (D-WA), Yea
Nelson (D-FL), Yea
Paul (R-KY), Nay
Portman (R-OH), Nay
Pryor (D-AR), Yea
Reed (D-RI), Nay
Reid (D-NV), Yea
Risch (R-ID), Nay
Roberts (R-KS), Nay
Rockefeller (D-WV), Yea
Rubio (R-FL), Nay
Sanders (I-VT), Yea
Schatz (D-HI), Not Voting
Schumer (D-NY), Yea
Scott (R-SC), Nay
Sessions (R-AL), Nay
Shaheen (D-NH), Yea
Shelby (R-AL), Nay
Stabenow (D-MI), Yea
Tester (D-MT), Yea
Thune (R-SD), Nay
Toomey (R-PA), Nay
Udall (D-CO), Yea
Udall (D-NM), Yea
Vitter (R-LA), Nay
Walsh (D-MT), Yea
Warner (D-VA), Yea
Warren (D-MA), Nay
Whitehouse (D-RI), Yea
Wicker (R-MS), Nay
Wyden (D-OR), Yea
Vote Summary By Senator Name By Vote Position By Home State
Grouped By Vote Position
YEAs ---41
Baldwin (D-WI)
Begich (D-AK)
Bennet (D-CO)
Brown (D-OH)
Cantwell (D-WA)
Carper (D-DE)
Casey (D-PA)
Coons (D-DE)
Donnelly (D-IN)
Franken (D-MN)
Gillibrand (D-NY)
Hagan (D-NC)
Harkin (D-IA)
Heinrich (D-NM)
Heitkamp (D-ND)
Johnson (D-SD)
Kaine (D-VA)
King (I-ME)
Klobuchar (D-MN)
Landrieu (D-LA)
Leahy (D-VT)
Levin (D-MI)
Manchin (D-WV)
McCaskill (D-MO)
Merkley (D-OR)
Murray (D-WA)
Nelson (D-FL)
Pryor (D-AR)
Reid (D-NV)
Rockefeller (D-WV)
Sanders (I-VT)
Schumer (D-NY)
Shaheen (D-NH)
Stabenow (D-MI)
Tester (D-MT)
Udall (D-CO)
Udall (D-NM)
Walsh (D-MT)
Warner (D-VA)
Whitehouse (D-RI)
Wyden (D-OR)
NAYs ---56
Alexander (R-TN)
Ayotte (R-NH)
Barrasso (R-WY)
Blumenthal (D-CT)
Blunt (R-MO)
Booker (D-NJ)
Boozman (R-AR)
Boxer (D-CA)
Burr (R-NC)
Chambliss (R-GA)
Coats (R-IN)
Coburn (R-OK)
Cochran (R-MS)
Collins (R-ME)
Corker (R-TN)
Cornyn (R-TX)
Crapo (R-ID)
Cruz (R-TX)
Durbin (D-IL)
Enzi (R-WY)
Feinstein (D-CA)
Fischer (R-NE)
Flake (R-AZ)
Graham (R-SC)
Grassley (R-IA)
Hatch (R-UT)
Heller (R-NV)
Hirono (D-HI)
Hoeven (R-ND)
Inhofe (R-OK)
Isakson (R-GA)
Johanns (R-NE)
Johnson (R-WI)
Kirk (R-IL)
Lee (R-UT)
Markey (D-MA)
McCain (R-AZ)
McConnell (R-KY)
Menendez (D-NJ)
Moran (R-KS)
Murkowski (R-AK)
Murphy (D-CT)
Paul (R-KY)
Portman (R-OH)
Reed (D-RI)
Risch (R-ID)
Roberts (R-KS)
Rubio (R-FL)
Scott (R-SC)
Sessions (R-AL)
Shelby (R-AL)
Thune (R-SD)
Toomey (R-PA)
Vitter (R-LA)
Warren (D-MA)
Wicker (R-MS)
Not Voting - 3
Cardin (D-MD)
Mikulski (D-MD)
Schatz (D-HI)
Vote Summary By Senator Name By Vote Position By Home State
The Senate killed a bipartisan bill Thursday designed to boost hunting and fishing protections — a victim of a long-running war over amendments that came in the shadow of gun politics.
The measure was all but certain to fail after a spat over amendments led Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to use a procedural maneuver to block changes to the bill on Wednesday. Reid accused the GOP of wanting a slew of amendments designed to kill the bill.
Republicans wanted what Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, the bill’s main GOP sponsor, called an “open and fair” amendment process.
The sportsmen’s bill — a political boon for its chief Democratic sponsor, North Carolina Sen. Kay Hagan — died in a 41-56 procedural vote Thursday. The legislation needed 60 votes to advance.
But having a free-flowing amendment process would have forced red-state Democrats in tough reelection bids to take potentially tough votes on tweaking gun laws.
For example, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) called for loosening gun restrictions in the District of Columbia, such as overturning its ban on semiautomatic firearms and repealing certain registration requirements.
And Democrats who are among the chamber’s most ardent gun-control advocates had their own demands.
The second-ranking Senate Democrat, Illinois Sen. **** Durbin, filed an amendment to toughen penalties for straw purchasers and traffickers of firearms. Connecticut Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy wanted to bar perpetrators of domestic violence to own firearms.
The Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2014 started off on an encouraging note – senators advanced the legislation Monday with a vote of 82-12– but like other popular bills before it, died under the weight of an amendment fight.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2014/07/hunting-fishing-bill-dies-sportsman-bill-108763.html#ixzz37BP5qSXl
Why? We are talking politicians here, right?
My question therefore, is what did AL, TX, MS and FL (both LA Senators voted yes) Senators get out of this by voting no?
There were a lot of other items stacked in with the fishery management issues in this piece of legislation. Did you read the article I posted?
But Mark, it's not in their propaganda rhetoric to look at the reality of what is happening - these puppets prefer to place the blame on Tom Hilton's Conspiracy Theory line that they ALL use - it's almost comical to see what these peons spout time after time. Obviously they can't think for themselves and must rely on the enviro-scripted rhetoric.
My posts are my opinion only.
Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for. Will Rogers
Chris
Gulf Coast of FL
@flatsfrenzy #flyonly #onelessspinrod
Mark, thanks for the reminder, I did read and have read the article(s) on this. I can get a sense of the why, but I'm still surprised. I get why the NE (reciprocity against the Hurricane Sandy issue) and democrats (guns) but the point I made remains the same, without the Senate, state management will not occur.
Was not referring to you - my apologies. Like I said, the reality of politics is that Senators rely on campaign contributions to stay elected, and there are interests with VERY deep pockets who want this scheme to move forward..."if you don't vote against this, then our contributions will cease"...
Cornyn and Hutchison consistently voted along the enviro lines. Cruz recently took a fishing trip aboard one of the SOS Plan leader's boat, and I'm sure he got an earful of propaganda while out there.
Apologies Accepted. I must apologize myself as I responded after dealing with a problem child here at work.
I appreciate you filling in the blanks. I am quite surprised by Cruz, but you are correct, where the money is, the legislation will follow.
Seems a bit more then disingenuous there....
Although I disagree with the R's voting against this, the makeup of the Senate along party lines means the Dem's killed this bill.
They had the votes to pass this along party lines.
113th Congress (2013-2015)
Majority Party: Democrat (53 seats)
Minority Party: Republican (45 seats)
You might want to put your paddle down and read up on the rules of the senate.