H.R. 2706 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Billfish Conservation Act of 2012
H.R. 2706 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jul 29, 2011, sponsored by Jeff Miller with 25 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 29, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 112-183
What it does
Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 - Prohibits any person from offering billfish or billfish products for sale, selling them, or having custody, control, or possession of them for purposes of offering them for sale or selling them. Treats a violation of this Act as an act prohibited by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Miller (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 29, 2011
- Passed the HouseSep 10, 2012
- Passed the SenateSep 22, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentSep 25, 2012
- Became lawOct 5, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-183. (Oct 5, 2012)
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