Pacific Highly Migratory Species Conservation Act of 2002

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Bill Number

HR 4618

Introduced

Apr 30, 2002

Latest Action

Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Administrative procedure Animal migration Animals California Department of Commerce Equipment and supplies Fisheries Fishery management Fishes Government Operations and Politics International Affairs Law Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Oregon Overfishing Public Lands and Natural Resources Territorial waters Washington State

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Summary

Pacific Highly Migratory Species Conservation Act of 2002 - Amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to direct the Secretary of Commerce to prohibit pelagic long line fishing for highly migratory species in the exclusive economic zone off the coasts of the States of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Actions

May 8, 2002

Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
May 8, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Apr 30, 2002

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Apr 30, 2002

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E661-662)
Apr 30, 2002

Introduced in House

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