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H.R. 1658 (105th)

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act

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Introduced

16 May 1997

Last action

16 December 1997 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 105-146.

Sponsors

Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Delahunt, Bill [D-MA-10]

Subjects

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7 April 2025

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Summary

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act Amendments of 1997 - Amends the Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act to replace the existing Act with provisions requiring a moratorium on fishing for Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters of a State that the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior determine is not complying with the Commission's plan for managing Atlantic striped bass. Provides for civil penalties and forfeiture of vessels, gear, and fish for violations of the moratorium. Mandates continuing, comprehensive studies of Atlantic striped bass stocks. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the Act. Authorizes cooperative agreements between the Secretaries and the Commission or States to use amounts appropriated under the Act. Requires the Commission to prepare such management plans in accordance with standards and procedures of the Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act relating to the preparation of coastal fishery management plans. Mandates regulations governing fishing for Atlantic striped bass in the Exclusive Economic Zone consistent with the national standards in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Applies provisions of that Act regarding prohibited acts, civil penalties, criminal offenses, civil forfeitures, and enforcement concerning regulations and any plan issued under this paragraph. Repeals provisions of the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act relating to studies of the anadromous stocks of Atlantic striped bass. Repeals provisions of Federal law relating to a study of the striped bass fishery resources and habitats of the Albemarle Sound-Roanoke River basin area. Repeals provisions of Federal law relating to regulations governing the fishing for Atlantic striped bass in the Exclusive Economic Zone.

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Timeline

  1. 16 May 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 May 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 May 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 May 1997

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 22 May 1997

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 22 May 1997

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 25 June 1997

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 25 June 1997

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 8 July 1997

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  10. 8 July 1997

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 8 (Roll no. 248).

    Source: Floor

  11. 8 July 1997

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 8 (Roll no. 248).

    Source: Floor

  12. 8 July 1997

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4858-4860, H4877-4878)

    Source: Floor

  13. 8 July 1997

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  14. 8 July 1997

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  15. 8 July 1997

    Floor

    Mr. Peterson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  16. 8 July 1997

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 103.

    Source: Calendars

  17. 8 July 1997

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-169.

    Source: Committee

  18. 8 July 1997

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-169.

    Source: Committee

  19. 9 July 1997

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  20. 2 September 1997

    Referred

    Ordered that when reported, the bill be referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works for a period not to exceed 20 session days to report or be automatically discharged and placed on the calendar.

    Source: Floor

  21. 8 October 1997

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  22. 8 November 1997

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 285.

    Source: Calendars

  23. 8 November 1997

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with amendments. With written report No. 105-148.

    Source: Committee

  24. 8 November 1997

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with amendments. With written report No. 105-148.

    Source: Committee

  25. 8 November 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works pursuant to the order of September 2, 1997.

    Source: IntroReferral

  26. 10 November 1997

    Passed

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12495-12497)

    Source: Floor

  27. 10 November 1997

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12495-12497)

    Source: Floor

  28. 12 November 1997

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  29. 13 November 1997

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  30. 13 November 1997

    Passed

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H10803-10804)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  31. 13 November 1997

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H10803-10804)

    Source: NotUsed

  32. 13 November 1997

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  33. 13 November 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Saxton moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  34. 5 December 1997

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  35. 5 December 1997

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  36. 16 December 1997

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 105-146.

    Source: President

  37. 16 December 1997

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  38. 16 December 1997

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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