HR 393
105th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Anadromous fishes
Animals
Atlantic Coast (U.S.)
Crime and Law Enforcement
Environmental Protection
Fines (Penalties)
Fishery management
Fishing boats
Forfeiture
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Overfishing
Seizure of vessels and cargoes
Territorial waters
Transportation and Public Works
To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.
Introduced: January 9, 1997
Introduced by:
Pallone, Frank
Democratic
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 11, 1997
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
Feb 11, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Jan 9, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jan 9, 1997
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
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
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