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- S.J.RES.17
S.J.RES.17: A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take necessary steps with other Nations to negotiate an agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Aug. 3, 2007
- Latest Major Action June 3, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (5 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that: (1) the United States should initiate discussions to negotiate international agreements for managing migratory, transboundary, and straddling fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean and establishing new international fisheries management organizations for the region; (2) such agreements should conform with the United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement and contain mechanisms for establishing elements necessary for sustaining future Arctic...
(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 Foreign Relations.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 407.
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Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Received in the House.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
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Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 17.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Issa objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 110-243.
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| Aug. 3, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ted F. Stevens (R-Alaska) |