HR 5946 · 109th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-07-27· Sponsored by Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 109-479.(2007-01-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Stevens-Inouye International Fisheries Monitoring and Compliance Legacy Act of 2006 - Amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to authorize the promotion of improved compliance for high seas fisheries or fisheries governed by international fishery management agreements. Requires actions to improve the effectiveness of international fishery management organizations in managing fish stocks. Mandates reports on a nation whose fishing vessels are engaged in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing or fishing resulting in certain bycatch. Modifies requirements regarding Pacific Insular Area fisheries monitoring. Mandates research on Atlantic billfish. Reauthorizes the Atlantic Tunas Conventions Act of 1975. Requires the application of alternate provisions (established by this Act) when determined that an area within a Regional Fishery Management Council's geographical area of authority is overfished or approaching a condition of being overfished due to excessive international fishing pressure. Adds a provision to the "bycatch" definition exclusion. Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act - Regulates U.S. representation …

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CBO Cost Estimate

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H.R. 5946, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006

Dec 27, 2006

<p>Estimate of direct spending and revenues effects for the bill as cleared by the Congress on December 9, 2006</p>

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H.R. 5946, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006

Dec 27, 2006

Estimate of direct spending and revenues effects for the bill as cleared by the Congress on December 9, 2006

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Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (4)

1 Democrat3 Republicans