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H.R. 2823 (104th)

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act

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Introduced

21 December 1995

Last action

1 August 1996 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2], Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-8], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Klug, Scott L. [R-WI-2], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Torkildsen, Peter G. [R-MA-6], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Blute, Peter I. [R-MA-3], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11], Rep. Largent, Steve [R-OK-1], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Molinari, Susan [R-NY-13], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Riggs, Frank [R-CA-1], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]

Subjects

Discovery layer

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Summary

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act - Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow authorizations for the incidental taking of marine mammals during commercial yellowfin tuna fishing. Removes provisions requiring that, for purse seine yellowfin fishing, the goal of reducing incidental kill or serious injury to insignificant levels approaching zero be satisfied by the best safety techniques and equipment economically and technologically practicable. Modifies requirements regarding export by another nation to the United States of yellowfin tuna harvested with purse seine nets in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. Exempts a U.S. citizen from the Act in specified circumstances. Changes requirements regarding the issuance of general permits for the taking of marine mammals. Amends the Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act regarding the circumstances in which tuna products may be labeled "Dolphin Safe," including allowing such labeling if (among other qualifying circumstances): (1) with regard to harvesting in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, the vessel's captain and a Program-approved observer state that no dolphins were killed during the sets in which that tuna was caught; and (2) with regard to harvesting outside the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, the vessel's captain (or in certain circumstances the captain and an observer) state that no purse seine net was intentionally deployed on or to encircle dolphins during the voyage. Mandates implementing regulations, including regulations addressing the use of weight calculation and well location. (Sec. 5) Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to declare that it is U.S. policy to support the International Dolphin Conservation Program and to ensure that the U.S. market does not act as an incentive to tuna harvesting that is not in compliance with the Program. Mandates regulations to authorize and govern the incidental taking of marine mammals in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, including any species designated as depleted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 but not listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Authorizes emergency regulations in certain circumstances. Requires undertaking or supporting scientific research to further the Program's goals. Repeals existing research program provisions. Repeals provisions relating to bans on imports from countries failing to implement a moratorium on purse seine harvesting of tuna. Replaces provisions concerning permits for taking dolphins with provisions mandating issuance of a permit to a U.S. vessel authorizing participation in the Program. Prohibits U.S. vessels from operating in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean yellowfin tuna fishery without such a permit. Authorizes permit sanctions for violations of prohibited acts provisions of the Act. Modifies the list of prohibited acts. (Sec. 6) Amends the Tuna Conventions Act to modify the composition of the U.S. representation on the International Commission for the Scientific Investigation of Tuna and the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission. Modifies requirements regarding a related advisory committee.

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Timeline

  1. 21 December 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 December 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 December 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 December 1995

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, State.

    Source: Committee

  5. 29 December 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans.

    Source: Committee

  6. 14 February 1996

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received from State.

    Source: Committee

  7. 22 February 1996

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received from Commerce.

    Source: Committee

  8. 29 February 1996

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 18 April 1996

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  10. 18 April 1996

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 8 May 1996

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  12. 8 May 1996

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  13. 10 July 1996

    Introduced

    Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Ways and Means for a period ending not later than July 23, 1996 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(s), rule X.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 10 July 1996

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-665, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  15. 10 July 1996

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-665, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  16. 17 July 1996

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  17. 17 July 1996

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  18. 23 July 1996

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 366.

    Source: Calendars

  19. 23 July 1996

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 104-665, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  20. 23 July 1996

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 104-665, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  21. 25 July 1996

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 489 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2823 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature printed in the Congressional Record and numbered 1 pursuant to clause 6 of rule XXIII. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.

    Source: Floor

  22. 31 July 1996

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  23. 31 July 1996

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 316 - 108 (Roll no. 385).

    Source: Floor

  24. 31 July 1996

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 316 - 108 (Roll no. 385).

    Source: Floor

  25. 31 July 1996

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  26. 31 July 1996

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  27. 31 July 1996

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2823.

    Source: Floor

  28. 31 July 1996

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2823 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature printed in the Congressional Record and numbered 1 pursuant to clause 6 of rule XXIII. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.

    Source: Floor

  29. 31 July 1996

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Mac Collins to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  30. 31 July 1996

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 489 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  31. 31 July 1996

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 489. (consideration: CR H9431-9450)

    Source: Floor

  32. 31 July 1996

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 489 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  33. 1 August 1996

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

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