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H.R. 3474 (98th)

National Fishing Enhancement Act of 1983

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Introduced

30 June 1983

Last action

4 October 1984 · Committee

Status

See H.R.6342.

Sponsors

Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2], Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-33], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Moore, W. Henson [R-LA-6], Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1], Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16]

Subjects

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Summary

National Fishing Enhancement Act of 1983 - Sets forth standards for the design, construction, and location of artificial reefs. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to develop guidelines for a national artificial reef plan. Sets forth terms and conditions for permits for the construction of such reefs. (Defines artificial reefs as structures constructed in navigable waters for the enhancement of fishery resources and fishing opportunities.) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a tax credit for qualified artificial reef expenses.

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Timeline

  1. 30 June 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 June 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 June 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 July 1983

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 12 July 1983

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior, EPA, DOT, State, Marine Mammal Comm.

    Source: Committee

  6. 14 July 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.

    Source: Committee

  7. 18 July 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 26 July 1983

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Army, Commerce, Interior, DOT, EPA, OMB.

    Source: Committee

  9. 18 August 1983

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From OMB.

    Source: Committee

  10. 19 August 1983

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Interior.

    Source: Committee

  11. 24 August 1983

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received From Interior.

    Source: Committee

  12. 5 April 1984

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  13. 30 April 1984

    Committee

    Favorable Executive Comment Received From EPA.

    Source: Committee

  14. 4 October 1984

    Committee

    See H.R.6342.

    Source: Committee

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