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- H.RES.87
H.RES.87: 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.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced March 10, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 22, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (10 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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.
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Referred to House Resources
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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| March 10, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by George Miller (D-Calif.) |