To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to ban the importation of shrimp into the United States from nations whose fishing practices or other activities adversely affect sea turtles.

Summary

Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to ban the importation into the United States of shrimp or shrimp products originating from nations which: (1) do not require the use of turtle excluder devices by their shrimp fishing vessels; (2) allow the taking of sea turtle eggs on their beaches; or (3) engage in other activities which adversely affect the ability of the sea turtle to survive or reproduce. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to publish and periodically update a list of nations which engage in such activities. Prescribes civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 11 October 1989

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 October 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 October 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 17 October 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

5. 17 October 1989

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from Commerce and State.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Laughlin, Greg [D-TX-14] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Peter [R-VT-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ravenel, Arthur, Jr. [R-SC-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Paxon, Bill [R-NY-27] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → Turtle Protection Parity Act of 1989