HR 4809 · 96th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to amend section 204(b)(6) of the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to prohibit the issuance of fishing permits under such Act for foreign vessels of any nation designated by the Secretary of Commerce, pursuant to a certification under section 8(a) of the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967, as a nation whose nationals are conducting fishing operations in a manner that undermines the effectiveness of international fishing conservation programs.

Introduced 1979-07-16· Sponsored by Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.(1979-07-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to prohibit the Secretary of Commerce from approving the application for permits for foreign fishing vessels of any nation if it has been determined by the Secretary that the nationals of such nation are conducting fishing operations in a manner that undermines the effectiveness of international fishing conservation programs.…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats3 Republicans1 Independent