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S.J.Res. 17 (110th)

A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take necessary steps with other Nations to negotiate an agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean.

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3 August 2007

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Became Public Law No: 110-243.

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7 April 2025

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Summary

Declares that: (1) the United States should initiate discussions to negotiate international agreements for managing fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean and establishing new international fisheries management organizations for the region; (2) such agreements should conform with the United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement; (3) the United States should consult with the North Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council and Alaska Native subsistence communities of the Arctic; and (4) prior to the agreements coming into force, the United States should support international efforts to halt the expansion of commercial fishing activities in the high seas of the Arctic Ocean.

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