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S.1221: American Fisheries Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Sept. 25, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 21, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Standard of Ownership Title II: Anti-Reflagging Act Exceptions Title III: Phase Out of Certain Vessels American Fisheries Act - Title I: Standard of Ownership - Amends Federal law relating to vessel documentation to require that, in order to be eligible for a fishery endorsement, 75 percent of the controlling interest in the vessel's owning entity be owned by U.S. citizens. (Sec. 103) Requires, for vessels over a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans and Fisheries. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 105-1061.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Sept. 25, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ted F. Stevens (R-Alaska) |