H R 1651 in Congressional Session 106

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H R 1651

 

Title : To amend the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to extend the period during which reimbursement may be provided to owners of United States fishing vessels for costs incurred when such a vessel is seized and detained by a foreign country.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
6/26/2000--Passed Senate amended.    (There are 2 other summaries) TABLE OF CONTENTS:

  • Title I:

    Extension of Period for Reimbursement under Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967

  • Title II:

    Yukon River Salmon

  • Title III:

    Fishery Information Acquisition

  • Title IV:

    Miscellaneous

Title I:

Extension of Period for Reimbursement under Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 - Fishermen's Protective Act Amendments of 1999 - Amends the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to extend the effective period of provisions authorizing reimbursement to owners of U.S. commercial fishing vessels for certain costs incurred when such a vessel is seized and detained by a foreign country.

Title II:

Yukon River Salmon - Yukon River Salmon Act of 1999 - Establishes the Yukon River Salmon Panel. Includes among its duties: (1) advising the Secretary of State on the negotiation of any international agreement with Canada regarding management of salmon stocks originating from the Yukon River in Canada; and (2) advising the Secretary of the Interior on restoration and enhancement of those stocks. Authorizes the Secretary of State to designate Panel members to be the U.S. representatives on any successor to the panel established by a specified interim agreement between the United States and Canada for the conservation of salmon stocks, if authorized by any agreement establishing the successor.

(Sec. 203)

Authorizes the Governor of Alaska to establish and appoint an advisory committee of individuals knowledgeable regarding the Yukon River salmon fisheries. Allows committee members to attend all Panel meetings and requires that they be given the opportunity to examine and be heard on any Panel matter.

(Sec. 205)

Makes the State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game the responsible U.S. management entity for the purposes of any agreement with Canada regarding management of salmon stocks originating from the Yukon River.

(Sec. 207)

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to carry out projects to restore or enhance such salmon stocks.

(Sec. 208)

Authorizes appropriations.

Title III:

Fishery Information Acquisition - Fisheries Survey Vessel Authorization Act of 1999 - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to acquire and equip up to six fishery survey vessels. Authorizes appropriations.

Title IV:

Miscellaneous - Amends the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 to make it unlawful for any person, other than a person holding a purse seine permit, to: (1) use an aircraft to locate or otherwise assist in fishing for, catching, or retaining Atlantic bluefin tuna; or (2) catch, possess, or retain Atlantic bluefin tuna located by use of an aircraft.

(Sec. 402)

Directs the Secretary of Commerce, notwithstanding specified provisions of the Small Business Act relating to awards or contracts and notwithstanding specified Federal regulations, to seek to procure Fisheries Research Vessels through full and open competition from United States shipbuilding companies irrespective of size. Requires, as an award criterion, that at least 40 percent of the value of the total construction and outfitting contract be obtained from small business concerns either directly or through subcontracting.

Votes

Title : To amend the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to extend the period during which reimbursement may be provided to owners of United States fishing vessels for costs incurred when such a vessel is seized and detained by a foreign country.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
4332000-07-25Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate Amendment Fishermans Protective Act AmendmentsF

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H R 1651
 
Bill Number : H R 1651
Title : To amend the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to extend the period during which reimbursement may be provided to owners of United States fishing vessels for costs incurred when such a vessel is seized and detained by a foreign country.
Sponsor: Rep Young, Don [AK] (introduced 4/29/1999)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Faleomavaega, Eni F.H. [AS] - 4/29/1999

    Rep Saxton, Jim [NJ-3] - 4/29/1999

Other Info

Bill Number : H R 1651
Title : To amend the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to extend the period during which reimbursement may be provided to owners of United States fishing vessels for costs incurred when such a vessel is seized and detained by a foreign country.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
(Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)
 
4/29/1999:Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
 
5/5/1999:Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
 
5/6/1999:Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
5/6/1999:Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
 
6/9/1999:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
6/9/1999:Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
 
6/23/1999 5:41pm:Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-197.
 
6/23/1999 5:42pm:Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
 
9/13/1999 2:49pm:Mr. Saxton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
 
9/13/1999 2:49pm:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8113-8115)
 
9/13/1999 2:49pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1651.
 
9/13/1999 2:54pm:On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8113-8115)
 
9/13/1999 2:54pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
9/13/1999 2:54pm:The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
 
9/14/1999:Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
 
4/13/2000:Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
 
5/23/2000:Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with an amendment. With written report No. 106-302.
 
5/23/2000:Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 569.
 
6/26/2000:Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5769-5771; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S5769-5770) )
 
6/26/2000:Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
 
6/26/2000:Message on Senate action sent to the House.
 
7/25/2000 3:20pm:Mr. Saxton moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
 
7/25/2000 3:21pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 1651.
 
7/25/2000 3:26pm: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.
 
7/25/2000 5:42pm:On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 265 - 154 (Roll no. 433). (consideration: CR H6855-6856, H6884-6885; text: CR H6855)
 
7/25/2000 5:42pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
9/18/2000 2:13pm:House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 579.
 
9/19/2000:Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
 
10/25/2000:Senate agreed to House amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11019; text as Senate agreed to House amendment: CR S11019)
 
10/25/2000:Cleared for White House.
 
10/26/2000:Message on Senate action sent to the House.
 
10/27/2000:Presented to President. 1
 
1/7/2000:Signed by President. 1
 
1/7/2000:Became Public Law No: 106-450.