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Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act

Introduced: May 16, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 34 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 16, 1997
Became Public Law No: 105-146.
Dec 16, 1997
Signed by President.
Dec 5, 1997
Presented to President.
Nov 13, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 1997
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H10803-10804)
Nov 13, 1997
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H10803-10804)
Nov 13, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Nov 13, 1997
Mr. Saxton moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
Nov 12, 1997
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 10, 1997
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12495-12497)
Nov 10, 1997
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12495-12497)
Nov 8, 1997
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 285.
Nov 8, 1997
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee with amendments. With written report No. 105-149.
Nov 8, 1997
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works pursuant to the order of September 2, 1997.
Nov 8, 1997
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with amendments. With written report No. 105-148.
Oct 8, 1997
Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Sep 2, 1997
Ordered that when reported, the bill be referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works for a period not to exceed 20 session days to report or be automatically discharged and placed on the calendar.
Jul 9, 1997
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Jul 8, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 8, 1997
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 8 (Roll no. 248).
Jul 8, 1997
Considered as unfinished business.
Jul 8, 1997
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 8, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Jul 8, 1997
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4858-4860, H4877-4878)
Jul 8, 1997
Mr. Peterson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 8, 1997
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 103.
Jul 8, 1997
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-169.
Jun 25, 1997
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 25, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 22, 1997
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 22, 1997
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 21, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
May 16, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
May 16, 1997
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 8, 1997 House · vote #248 Suspend the rules and pass, as amended Passed 399–8 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act Amendments of 1997 - Amends the Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act to replace the existing Act with provisions requiring a moratorium on fishing for Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters of a State that the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior determine is not complying with the Commission's plan for managing Atlantic striped bass. Provides for civil penalties and forfeiture of vessels, gear, and fish for violations of the moratorium.

Mandates continuing, comprehensive studies of Atlantic striped bass stocks and a study of the socio-economic benefits of the Atlantic striped bass resource.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out the Act. Authorizes cooperative agreements between the Secretaries and the Commission or States to use amounts appropriated under the Act.

Requires the Commission to prepare such management plans in accordance with standards and procedures of the Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act relating to the preparation of coastal fishery management plans.

Mandates regulations governing fishing for Atlantic striped bass in the Exclusive Economic Zone that are consistent with the national standards in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, ensure the effectiveness of State regulations on fishing for Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters of a coastal State, and meet other requirements. Applies provisions of that Act regarding prohibited acts, civil penalties, criminal offenses, civil forfeitures, and enforcement concerning regulations and any plan issued under this paragraph.

Repeals provisions of the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act relating to studies of the anadromous stocks of Atlantic striped bass.

Repeals provisions of Federal law relating to a study of the striped bass fishery resources and habitats of the Albemarle Sound-Roanoke River basin area.

Repeals provisions of Federal law relating to regulations governing the fishing for Atlantic striped bass in the Exclusive Economic Zone.

What's happening now December 16, 1997

Became Public Law No: 105-146.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · May 22, 1997
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