HR 5538 · 97th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to allow emergency action to be taken under fishery management plans to ameliorate economic or social emergencies affecting United States fishermen and fish processors.

Introduced 1982-02-10· Sponsored by Rep. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA-1]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(1982-02-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to permit the Secretary of Commerce to take emergency action under fishery management plans to ameliorate economic or social emergencies affecting United States fishermen and fish processors.…

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