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HR 3903 101th Congress House

To prohibit the commerical harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.

Introduced: February 28, 1990 Introduced by: Pallone, Frank Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Atlantic Coast (U.S.)FisheriesFishery management
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It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 6, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Feb 6, 1990
Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Commerce.
Jan 25, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Jan 25, 1990
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 6, 1990

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters or Exclusive Economic Zone. Imposes penalties and allows civil forfeiture of vessels for violations.

Requires the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director to take actions reflecting the prohibition.

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 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Feb 28, 1990
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3903: To prohibit the commerical harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-3903/
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"H.R. 3903: To prohibit the commerical harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-3903/.
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