HR 3817 · 103th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

To amend the Fishermen's Protective Act.

Introduced 1994-02-08· Sponsored by Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.(1994-07-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to: (1) delete a provision requiring that fees charged to U.S. commercial fishermen to cover reimbursement costs for seized U.S. commercial fishing vessels in foreign ports should be based on at least one-third of the Federal contribution for such costs; (2) allow such fees to be collected whether or not they are needed to replenish the Fishermen's Protective Fund; and (3) extend such reimbursement provisions through October 1, 1996.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican