HJRES 240 · 95th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Joint resolution to give congressional approval to certain governing international fishery agreements negotiated in accordance with the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1977-02-07· Sponsored by Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4]· House

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Latest: Public law 95-6.(1977-02-21)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1977-02-08
Yea 353Nay 35
PassedHouse · 1977-02-08
Yea 353Nay 35

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Fishery Conservation Zone Transition Act - Approves Agreements Concerning Fisheries Off the Coasts of the United States with Bulgaria, Romania, the Republic of China, the German Democratic Republic, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, and Poland as governing international fishery agreements. Amends the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 (1) to establish transition measures concerning foreign fishing permits and permit fees; and (2) to exempt 1977 permit applications by foreign nations pursuant to governing international fishery agreements from the requirement of written comments on such application from the appropriate Regional Fishery Management Council.…

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Cosponsors (7)

4 Democrats3 Republicans