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HR 393 105th Congress House

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 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Anadromous fishesAnimalsAtlantic Coast (U.S.)Crime and Law Enforcement
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Environmental ProtectionFines (Penalties)Fishery managementFishing boatsForfeitureMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesOverfishingSeizure of vessels and cargoesTerritorial watersTransportation and Public Works
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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
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
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 Latest action February 11, 1997

Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · May 16, 1997
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jan 9, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 393: To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-393/
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"H.R. 393: To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-393/.
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