United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2059 (109th)
To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.
Introduced
3 May 2005
Last action
10 May 2005 · Referred
Status
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
Sponsors
Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
10 February 2026
Summary
Prohibits the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters or the exclusive economic zone. 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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Timeline
3 May 2005
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
3 May 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 May 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 May 2005
Committee
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
Source: Committee
10 May 2005
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
Source: Committee
Votes
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Versions
- Introduced in House · 3 May 2005 · Official file
Documents
3 official files
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 3 May 2005
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 3 May 2005
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 3 May 2005
Sponsors
- Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9] · D · Cosponsor
- · hsii00 · Standing
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/2059
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/hr/2059
- us · 109-hr-2059 · source updated 10 February 2026