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H.R. 1379 · 111th Congress

To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive…

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To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 111th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

No cosponsors.

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.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Mar 6, 2009

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.

Latest action (Mar 11, 2009): Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.

Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 6, 2009

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.