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- H.R.2856
H.R.2856: International Dolphin Protection and Consumer Information Act of 1995
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 5, 1996
- Latest Major Action Feb. 29, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
48 (42 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
International Dolphin Protection and Consumer Information Act of 1995 - Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow authorizations for the incidental taking of marine mammals during commercial yellowfin tuna fishing. Removes provisions requiring that, for purse seine yellowfin fishing, the goal of reducing incidental kill or serious injury to insignificant levels approaching zero be satisfied by the best safety techniques and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Commerce, International Relations, and Ways and Means, 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.
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Referred to House Resources
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Jan. 5, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by George Miller (D-Calif.) |