Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States and the United Nations should condemn coral reef fisheries that are harmful to coral reef ecosystems and promote the development of sustainable coral reef fishing practices worldwide.

Summary

Declares that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States and the United Nations, through the International Coral Reef Initiative, should: (1) work with organizations, governments, and the private sector to identify, and eliminate or modify, unsustainable fisheries or other practices that are harmful to coral reefs and human health; and (2) promote the sustainable use of coral reef resources worldwide, consistent with Agenda 21 of the 1992 United Nations Conference on the Environment and Development, the Food and Agriculture Organization Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries adopted in October 1995, and the International Coral Reef Initiative Call to Action and Framework for Action.

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Timeline

1. 10 March 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 March 1997

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E418-419)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 March 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 10 March 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 10 March 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to House Resources

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 14 March 1997

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

7. 21 March 1997

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

   Source: Committee

8. 6 May 1997

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 22 May 1997

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

10. 22 May 1997

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House · 10 March 1997 · Official file

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• Introduced in House (text)

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  summary · EN · 10 March 1997

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Sponsors

• Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] · D · Sponsor
• Nancy Pelosi · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Edward Markey · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17] · D · Sponsor
• CAROLYN MALONEY · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] · R · Sponsor
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