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HR 4884 98th Congress House

Atlantic Striped Bass Restoration Act of 1984

Official title: A bill to impose a moratorium on fishing for Atlantic striped bass in order to restore that species, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 20, 1984 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Criminal procedure and sentencingFines (Penalties)FisheriesFishery management
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This bill died when the 98th Congress ended
It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) 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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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 20, 1984
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 29, 1984
Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Feb 29, 1984
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior, Marine Mammal Comm, EPA.
Feb 21, 1984
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Feb 21, 1984
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 20, 1984

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Atlantic Striped Bass Restoration Act of 1984 - Imposes a three-year moratorium on fishing for Atlantic striped bass in order to allow restoration of such species.

Authorizes the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to terminate or extend (for up to 24 months) the moratorium under specified circumstances. Sets forth procedures for consultation, public notice, and opportunity for public comment prior to final determinations of moratorium termination or extension. Exempts such determinations from judicial review.

Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for noncompliances with the provision under this Act. Declares that any vessel connected with a violation shall be subject to forfeiture to the United States. Grants jurisdiction to the United States district courts over civil forfeitures.

Directs the Administrator to enforce this Act as well as monitor the Atlantic striped bass fisheries in certain waters.

Authorizes appropriations.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Mar 20, 1984
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4884: Atlantic Striped Bass Restoration Act of 1984. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-4884/
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"H.R. 4884: Atlantic Striped Bass Restoration Act of 1984." 98th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-4884/.
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H.R. 4884, 98th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-4884/.
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