S 2243
103th Congress
Senate
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Administrative fees
Compensation (Law)
Economics and Public Finance
Fees
Fisheries
Fishing boats
Foreign fishing
Government liability
Government liability (International law)
Government trust funds
International Affairs
International fishery management
Law
Licenses
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Seizure of vessels and cargoes
Transportation and Public Works
A bill to amend the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to permit reimbursement of fishermen for fees required by a foreign government to be paid in advance in order to navigate in the waters of that foreign country whenever the United States considers that fee to be inconsistent with international law, and for other purposes.
Introduced: June 24, 1994
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 12, 1994
Held at the desk.
Jul 12, 1994
Received in the House.
Jul 12, 1994
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 1, 1994
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8379-8380)
Jul 1, 1994
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S8379-8380)
Jul 1, 1994
Measure laid before Senate.
Jun 27, 1994
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 497.
Jun 24, 1994
Introduced in the Senate and read twice and held at the desk by unanimous consent. Until the close of business on June 27, 1994.
Jun 24, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7651-7652)
Jun 24, 1994
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Amends the Fisherman's Protective Act of 1967 to direct the Secretary of State to reimburse vessel owners for fees paid to a foreign government to navigate in its waters if such a fee is regarded by the United States as being inconsistent with international law.
Repeals the statutory formula used to fix the related fees collected by the Secretary of State.
Extends the Act's termination date from October 1, 1993, to October 1, 2000.
What's happening now
Held at the desk.
Cosponsors
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