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HR 1286 108th Congress House

To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.

Introduced: March 13, 2003 Introduced by: Pallone, Frank Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Anadromous fishesAnimalsAtlantic Coast (U.S.)Atlantic Ocean
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Crime and Law EnforcementFines (Penalties)Fishery managementFishing boatsForfeitureMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesOverfishingSearches and seizuresTerritorial watersTransportation and Public Works
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This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 20, 2003
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
Mar 20, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Mar 13, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Mar 13, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E460)
Mar 13, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 20, 2003

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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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1286: To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-1286/
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"H.R. 1286: To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-1286/.
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H.R. 1286, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-1286/.
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