HR 2958 · 101th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Marine Resource Protection and Driftnet Use Cessation Act of 1989
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Some Provisions Included In H.R.2061.(1990-11-28)
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Marine Resource Protection and Driftnet Use Cessation Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of State to seek an international ban on the use of driftnets on the high seas. Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress: (1) describing the steps the Secretary has taken to begin negotiations; (2) detailing the progress of negotiations, if any; (3) listing nations which refused to negotiate and which use driftnet fishing on the high seas; and (4) recommending legislative action to encourage the listed nations to cease using driftnet fishing.…
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Cosponsors (20)
18 Democrats2 Republicans