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HR 2625 110th Congress House

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
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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It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) 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 3 steps
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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.
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 Latest action June 11, 2007

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

 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.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2625: To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-2625/
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"H.R. 2625: To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-2625/.
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H.R. 2625, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-2625/.
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