US HB1379 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on March 6 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-03-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 6 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-03-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters or the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Imposes penalties and allows civil forfeiture of vessels for violations. Requires the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director to take actions reflecting the prohibition.
Title
To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.
Sponsors
| Rep. Frank Pallone [D-NJ] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife. | |
| 2009-03-06 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
Subjects
Atlantic Coast (U.S.)
Atlantic Ocean
Civil actions and liability
Fishes
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Public lands and natural resources
Atlantic Ocean
Civil actions and liability
Fishes
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Public lands and natural resources
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/1379/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr1379/BILLS-111hr1379ih.pdf |
