H.R. 4528 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4528 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Dec 1, 2017, sponsored by Darren Soto.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 1, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 115-228
What it does
(Sec.1)This bill amends the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 to limit the sale of billfish caught by U.S. fishing vessels. Under current law, billfish that are caught by U.S. vessels and landed (unloaded onshore) in Hawaii or Pacific Insular Areas (American Samoa, Baker Island, Guam, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Island, the Northern Mariana Islands, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Island) may be…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
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Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 1, 2017
- Passed the HouseJun 25, 2018
- Passed the SenateJul 26, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentAug 1, 2018
- Became lawAug 2, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-228. (Aug 2, 2018)
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