To express the sense of the Congress regarding North Atlantic swordfish and other highly migratory species of fish.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress regarding the restoration, conservation, and protection of North Atlantic swordfish and other highly migratory species of fish. Calls for: (1) management measures to restore populations of such fish within seven years; (2) bycatch reduction measures; (3) time and area closures for longline and driftnet gear and time and length limits for longlines; (4) increased domestic observer coverage of longline and driftnet vessels; and (5) pursuit of conservation and management measures in international fishery negotiations by U.S. representatives.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 8 October 1998

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  Introduced in House · EN · 8 October 1998

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 8 October 1998

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