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HR 2059 109th 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: May 3, 2005 Introduced by: Pallone, Frank Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 10, 2005
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
May 10, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
May 3, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
May 3, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters or the 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 May 10, 2005

Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2