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HR 2625 110th 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: June 7, 2007 Introduced by: Pallone, Frank Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 11, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Jun 7, 2007
Introduced in House
Jun 7, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters or the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). 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 June 11, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.

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