Debbie Dingell actually said...

"To maintain healthy and abundant fisheries in the coming years, we must work to strengthen science-based mechanisms for fisheries management."

"I appreciate the Committee's inclusion of the Forage Fish Conservation Act, which is bipartisan legislation I am leading with my colleague, Congressman Brian Mast."

"This legislation gives the Secretary of Commerce the authority to create a science-based definition for 'forage fish' in Federal waters."

"By acting now, building upon the success of Magnuson-Stevens' proven, state-based conservation mechanisms, we will be able to address the pressing need for the benefit of fishing communities and the e..."