A bill to establish a contiguous fishery zone (to the outer limits of the Continental Shelf) beyond the territorial sea of the United States.

Summary

Establishes a contiguous fishery zone (to the outer limits of the Contnental Shelf) beyond the territorial sea of the United States, in which the United States shall exercies exclusive rights as it has in its territorial sea, subject to the continuation of traditional fishing by foreign states within this zone as may be recognized by the United States. Authorizes the Secretary of State, together with the Secretary of the Interior and in consultation with the affected foreign countries, to determine the extent to which foreign fisheries may be permitted to operate within the zone, including manner, species, and allowable catch. Prescribes a fine of not more than $100,000, or both, for violation of the provisions of this Act. Defines terms for purposes of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 28 January 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 January 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 28 January 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 28 January 1975

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Sponsors

• Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2] · R · Sponsor
• · hsmm00 · Standing

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