HR 200 · 94th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976

Introduced 1975-01-14· Sponsored by Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
House Vote
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Senate
Enacted
Latest: Public law 94-265.(1976-04-13)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1976-03-30
Yea 346Nay 52
PassedHouse · 1976-03-30
Yea 346Nay 52
PassedSenate · 1976-01-28
Yea 77Nay 19
PassedSenate · 1976-01-28
Yea 77Nay 19

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Interim Fisheries Zone Extension and Management Act - Extends the jurisdiction of the United States over specified ocean areas and fish for purposes of protecting the domestic fishing industry. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to conduct research in order to promote the conservation of fish originating in the United States territorial sea and contiguous fisheries zone. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $1,000,000 in any fiscal year to carry out the provisions of this Act.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans