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Version 35 · Passed Senate amended · Nov 10, 1997
Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act Amendments of 1997 - Amends the Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act to replace the existing Act with provisions requiring a moratorium on fishing for Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters of a State that the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior determine is not complying with the Commission's plan for managing Atlantic striped bass. Provides for civil penalties and forfeiture of vessels, gear, and fish for violations of the moratorium. Mandates continuing, comprehensive studies of Atlantic striped bass stocks and a study of the socio-economic benefits of the Atlantic striped bass resource. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the Act. Authorizes cooperative agreements between the Secretaries and the Commission or States to use amounts appropriated under the Act. Requires the Commission to prepare such management plans in accordance with standards and procedures of the Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act relating to the preparation of coastal fishery management plans. Mandates regulations governing fishing for Atlantic striped bass in the Exclusive Economic Zone that are consistent with the national standards in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, ensure the effectiveness of State regulations on fishing for Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters of a coastal State, and meet other requirements. Applies provisions of that Act regarding prohibited acts, civil penalties, criminal offenses, civil forfeitures, and enforcement concerning regulations and any plan issued under this paragraph. Repeals provisions of the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act relating to studies of the anadromous stocks of Atlantic striped bass. Repeals provisions of Federal law relating to a study of the striped bass fishery resources and habitats of the Albemarle Sound-Roanoke River basin area. Repeals provisions of Federal law relating to regulations governing the fishing for Atlantic striped bass in the Exclusive Economic Zone.
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Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3] · R–NJ
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Became Public Law No: 105-146.
Became Public Law No: 105-146.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H10803-10804)
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H10803-10804)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Mr. Saxton moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12495-12497)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12495-12497)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 285.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee with amendments. With written report No. 105-149.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee with amendments. With written report No. 105-149.
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works pursuant to the order of September 2, 1997.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with amendments. With written report No. 105-148.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with amendments. With written report No. 105-148.
Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Ordered that when reported, the bill be referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works for a period not to exceed 20 session days to report or be automatically discharged and placed on the calendar.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 8 (Roll no. 248).
House roll call 248 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 8 (Roll no. 248).
House roll call 248 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4858-4860, H4877-4878)
Mr. Peterson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 103.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-169.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-169.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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