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H.R. 6148 (102nd)

Fishing Safety, Conservation, and Productivity Improvement Act of 1992

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

5 October 1992

Last action

5 October 1992 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.

Sponsors

Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1]

Subjects

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Source updated

26 August 2025

Summary

Fishing Safety, Conservation, and Productivity Improvement Act of 1992 - Requires: (1) a study of any market-oriented fishery management programs; (2) safety inspections of vessels of specified sizes; (3) fishing vessel stability and safety requirements and regular surveying of compliance; (4) a feasibility study on designating educational institutions as Coast Guard-approved fishing vessel safety campuses; (5) consultation with the fishing vessel insurance industry on improving safety; (6) compiling and making available to the public information received by the Coast Guard on fishing vessel casualties and incidents; (7) a study on participation by the Coast Guard in regional fishery management councils; and (8) a study on actual or apparent conflicts of interest on such councils. Establishes in the Coast Guard the Division of Fishing Vessel Safety. Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to modify the purposes of, and requirements for qualified withdrawals from, capital construction funds, including adding references to complying with vessel safety and seafood wholesomeness requirements. Authorizes related amendment of existing capital construction fund agreements.

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Timeline

  1. 5 October 1992

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.

    Source: Committee

  2. 5 October 1992

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 October 1992

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 October 1992

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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