HR 1286
108th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Anadromous fishes
Animals
Atlantic Coast (U.S.)
Atlantic Ocean
Crime and Law Enforcement
Fines (Penalties)
Fishery management
Fishing boats
Forfeiture
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Overfishing
Searches and seizures
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: March 13, 2003
Introduced by:
Pallone, Frank
Democratic
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
5 steps
Introduced
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
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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