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Natural Stock Conservation Act of 2004

Introduced: September 29, 2004 Introduced by: Murkowski, Lisa Republican · Alaska See on congress.gov
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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.
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Sep 29, 2004
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9939-9940)
Sep 29, 2004
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9939)
Sep 29, 2004
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Natural Stock Conservation Act of 2004 - Amends the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 to prohibit specified agencies with aquaculture regulatory jurisdiction from issuing permits for marine aquaculture facilities in the exclusive economic zone until requirements for such permits are enacted into law.

What's happening now September 29, 2004

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9939-9940)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2859: Natural Stock Conservation Act of 2004. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-2859/
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"S. 2859: Natural Stock Conservation Act of 2004." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-2859/.
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S. 2859, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-2859/.
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