HCONRES 214 · 101th Congress · International Affairs
In support of regional efforts to end driftnet fishing in the South Pacific.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.(1989-11-22)
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Declares it is in the interests of the United States to support efforts to protect South Pacific marine resources (including albacore tuna, porpoises, whales, seals and other marine mammals, birds, sea turtles, and fish) from the slaughter of driftnet fishing. Supports the Tarawa Declaration and the South Pacific Commission resolution calling for an immediate ban on driftnet fishing in the South Pacific. Urges the Secretary of State to work toward an international convention banning driftnet fishing in the South Pacific. Urges Japan and Taiwan to immediately cease the use of driftnets in international South Pacific waters.…
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Cosponsors (20)
14 Democrats6 Republicans