Joint resolution amending the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to insure the safety of U.S. commercial fishing vessels, crews, and equipment against illegal harassment and seizure.

Summary

Directs the President to use vessels and aircraft of the Coast Guard or of the United States Navy, or of both, in such manner as he deems appropriate to insure the safety of any United States commercial fishing vessel and its crew and equipment while such vessel is carrying out fishing activities in waters recognized by the United States as international waters. Directs the President to provide for the implementation of appropriate air and surface surveillance of those waters recognized by the United States as international waters in which United States commercial fishing vessels have been, or are likely to be, subjected to harassment or seizure by foreign nations.

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Timeline

1. 22 February 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 February 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 February 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 22 February 1973

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Treen, David C. [R-LA-3] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsmm00 · Standing

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