Congressman Barney Frank
Representing Massachusetts' 4th District

FISHING

Frank’s Statement Concerning NEFMC Decision on Scallop Limits (1/27/10)

Congressmen Request Commerce Department to Reconsider Decision on Days at Sea for Scallop Fishermen (12/18/09)

Frank Speaks Out About Helping Fisherman Get Coverage Under New Health Care Legislation

Letter to NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenko (10/26/09)

Frank and Colleagues Request the Coast Guard to Honor Massachusetts Law Regarding Oil Tankers in Buzzards Bay (11/5/09)

Frank's Colleagues Praise His Work on Fishing Issues (10/23/09)

House Passes Coast Guard Bill with Frank’s Fishing Safety Provisions (10/23/09)

Frank Addresses NOAA about Limits on Skate Fishing Limits (7/30/09)

Frank Asks NOAA to Pay for Scallopers Cost for Mandated Observer Program (6/12/09)

Wall Street Journal Applauds Frank for Defending Fish Processing Industry (5/20/09)

Congressman Frank Comments on Final Amendment 16 Interim Rule regarding Groundfish (4/6/09)

Frank Opposes Expanding Definition of Catfish (4/2/09)

Frank Calls for Improvements in Vessel Monitoring System, Urges Coast Guard to Make Technology Reliable Safety Tool (1/14/09)

Brian Rothschild -- Man of the Year (1/11/09)

Kevin Stokesbury -- Friend of the Fishermen (12/9/08)

Frank To Host Fishing Meeting in Washington; New England Fishing Leaders to Discuss Groundfish Rules with Federal Officials (12/3/08)

Frank Urges Reconsideration of Scallop Proposal (11/19/08)

House Passes Bill with Fishing Safety Upgrades Sought by Frank (4/24/08)

Frank Disappointed in Agency Response on Fishery Management Timetable (8/22/08)

Congressmen Seek More Time for New England Fishing Rules (8/25/08)

House Adopts Fishing Safety and Buzzards Bay Protection Upgrades Pushed by Rep. Frank (4/24/08)

Frank Disappointed in Fishing Bill -- Vows To Continue Seeking Improvements (12/11/06)

Frank Says Problems with New Fishing Rules Underline Need for Re-write of Magnuson Act (10/19/06)