HR 1956 · 100th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to amend the definition of "vessel of the United States" in the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

Introduced 1987-04-06· Sponsored by Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1987-04-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act to revise the definition of "vessel of the United States." Provides that no vessel first documented after April 6, 1987, shall be considered a "vessel of the United States" unless such vessel is documented under specified laws relating to fishery licenses and registry which include considerations of where such vessel was built.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1]WA