HR 3988 · 99th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

A bill to enhance the enforcement of laws conserving American lobster.

Introduced 1985-12-18· Sponsored by Rep. McKernan, John R., Jr. [R-ME-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: Executive Comment Received From Commerce.(1986-04-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits the entry into the customs territory of the United States of any lobster of a specified species that: (1) is smaller than the minimum possession size required under the American Lobster Fishery Management Plan; or (2) is bearing attached eggs or bears evidence of the forcible removal of eggs.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican