HR 1876 · 99th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill relating to the conservation and management of the United States fisheries.

Introduced 1985-04-02· Sponsored by Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1]· 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 Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.(1985-04-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act to require conservation and management measures to address current and potential habitat conditions and needs for the production of fishery resources. Revises provisions concerning the organizational makeup of the Pacific Fishery Management Council and appointment of voting members to regional fishery management councils. Specifies certain nonvoting members to be placed on the Pacific Council. Requires any fishery management plan to identify and discuss: (1) current and probable future habitat conditions; (2) the life and habitat requirements necessary to sustain the fishery and its food base; and (3) measures needed to conserve, restore, or enhance habitat essential for the fishery. Requires the National Marine Fisheries Service (the Service) to support the various regional councils in fulfilling such requirements. Outlines specified support required of the Service. Requires support requests to the Service to be responded to within 60 days, unless a written explanation of the delay is provided by the Service or any other Federal agency so requested. Directs each Federal agency to ensure that no action of that agency cause…

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Cosponsors (12)

10 Democrats2 Republicans