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HR 4718 101th Congress House Public Lands and Natural Resources Atlantic Coast (U.S.) Fisheries Fishery management

Atlantic Striped Bass Protection Act

Introduced: May 2, 1990 See on congress.gov
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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.
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Became law
May 9, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
May 9, 1990
Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Commerce.
May 2, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
May 2, 1990
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Atlantic Striped Bass Protection Act - Amends the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act to make unlawful the possession or fishing of Atlantic striped bass within the exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) for three years after enactment of this Act, subject to extension by the Secretary of Commerce. Allows, when necessary, transport through the EEZ of bass caught outside the EEZ.

What's happening now May 9, 1990

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

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · May 2, 1990
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4718: Atlantic Striped Bass Protection Act. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-4718/
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"H.R. 4718: Atlantic Striped Bass Protection Act." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-4718/.
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H.R. 4718, 101st Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-4718/.
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