HR 2823 · 104th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act

Introduced 1995-12-21· Sponsored by Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1]· House

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Latest: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.(1996-08-01)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1996-07-31
Roll #385
Yea 316Nay 108
Democrats
100 Yea·94 Nay
Republicans
216 Yea·13 Nay
PassedHouse · 1996-07-31
Roll #385
Yea 316Nay 108
Democrats
100 Yea·94 Nay
Republicans
216 Yea·13 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] International Dolphin Conservation Program Act - Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow authorizations for the incidental taking of marine mammals during commercial yellowfin tuna fishing. Removes provisions requiring that, for purse seine yellowfin fishing, the goal of reducing incidental kill or serious injury to insignificant levels approaching zero be satisfied by the best safety techniques and equipment economically and technologically practicable. Modifies requirements regarding export by another nation to the United States of yellowfin tuna harvested with purse seine nets in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. Exempts a U.S. citizen from the Act in specified circumstances. Changes requirements regarding the issuance of general permits for the taking of marine mammals. Amends the Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act regarding the circumstances in which tuna products may be labeled "Dolphin Safe," including allowing such labeling if (among other qualifying circumstances): (1) with regard to harvesting in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, the vessel's captain and a Program-approved observer state that no dolphins were killed during the sets in which t…

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Cosponsors (20)

3 Democrats17 Republicans