HR 2958 · 101th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Marine Resource Protection and Driftnet Use Cessation Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-07-20· Sponsored by Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Some Provisions Included In H.R.2061.(1990-11-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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