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- H.R.1855
H.R.1855: To establish a moratorium on large fishing vessels in Atlantic herring and mackerel fisheries.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 10, 1997
- Latest Major Action July 29, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (10 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prohibits, notwithstanding the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, any large fishing vessel from fishing for Atlantic herring or Atlantic mackerel in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone until: (1) the National Marine Fisheries Service has completed a new population survey regarding the discrete spawning stocks of those fish; and (2) the Secretary of Commerce has approved and implemented fishery management plans, developed by...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-209.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 130.
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Mr. Saxton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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DEBATE - The House resumed debate.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
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| June 10, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by H. James Saxton (R-N.J.) |