To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.

Summary

Prohibits the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters or 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

1. 9 January 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 January 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 January 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 11 February 1997

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

   Source: Committee

5. 11 February 1997

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 7 January 1997 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 January 1997

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 January 1997

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 January 1997

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Sponsors

• Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sheila Jackson Lee · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsii00 · Standing

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