HR 393
102th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Anadromous fishes
Atlantic Coast (U.S.)
Fisheries
Fishery management
Forfeiture
To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.
Introduced: January 3, 1991
Introduced by:
Pallone, Frank
Democratic
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 20, 1991
Field Hearings Held in Belmar, New Jersey.
Jun 13, 1991
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Commerce.
Feb 6, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Feb 6, 1991
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior.
Jan 3, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Jan 3, 1991
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Field Hearings Held in Belmar, New Jersey.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1