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Atlantic Blackfish Conservation Act

Introduced: June 28, 2007 Introduced by: Pallone, Frank Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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Jul 5, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Jun 28, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 28, 2007
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Atlantic Blackfish Conservation Act - Prohibits the commercial harvesting of Atlantic blackfish, popularly known as tautog, in the coastal waters or the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or the sale of blackfish taken in violation of that prohibition. Imposes penalties and allows civil forfeiture of vessels for violations.

Requires the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to take actions reflecting the prohibition.

What's happening now July 5, 2007

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

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2939: Atlantic Blackfish Conservation Act. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-2939/
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"H.R. 2939: Atlantic Blackfish Conservation Act." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-2939/.
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H.R. 2939, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-2939/.
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