HR 7798 · 96th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to amend the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to provide for representation of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1980-07-23· Sponsored by Rep. Ashley, Thomas L. [D-OH-9]· 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.(1980-07-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to include the Northern Mariana Islands within the fishery management program of the United States. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to issue a recreational tournament permit for each recreational fishing vessel of a foreign nation which wishes to engage in fishing in a recreational fishing tournament conducted in the fishery conservation zone. Requires the owner or operator of the vessel for which such permit is issued to prominently display such permit and show it, upon request, to any officer authorized to enforce the provisions of such Act. Authorizes the Secretary to establish, require the payment of, and collect fees for such permits. Includes the Northern Mariana Islands within the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council. Increases the membership of such Council to 13. Changes to May 1 the date by which each fishery management council must submit to the Secretary a report on the council's activities during the immediately preceding calendar year. Authorizes the Secretary to require persons to submit data which would be pertinent to a fishery and which the Secretary determines are necessary and appropriate for …

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

Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican