A bill to impose a moratorium on the ability of foreign-built vessels to qualify for certain benefits under the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and for other purposes.

Summary

Makes it unlawful, until June 1, 1997, for foreign-built vessels that are U.S.-documented after January 1, 1987, to engage in the processing of fish for commercial use or consumption. Amends Federal shipping provisions to require all of the seamen employed on a U.S.-documented fish processing vessel to be U.S. citizens. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to issue regulations necessary to obtain information on the transportation of fish products by vessels of the United States from foreign fish processing vessels to points in the United States. Directs the Secretary, within six months after the enactment of this Act, to report to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee concerning the transportation of such fish products and its potential impact on the development of the U.S. domestic fishing industry, together with legislative recommendations.

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Timeline

1. 22 January 1987

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 January 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 28 April 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee on National Ocean Policy Study. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 100-124.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 22 January 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

Related records

• amends ← To clarify the conditions under which foreign-built vessels may qualify for certain benefits under the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act.