To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce from authorizing commercial finfish aquaculture operations in the Exclusive Economic Zone except in accordance with a law authorizing such action.

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Bill Number

HR 223

Introduced

Jan 3, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

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Topics

Aquaculture Licensing and registrations Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Summary

This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce from issuing a permit or in any other way authorizing commercial finfish aquaculture operations in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone, except in accordance with a law enacted after enactment of this bill.

Actions

Feb 10, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Jan 3, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 3, 2017

Introduced in House

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