To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to require disclosure of information regarding the use of tuna fishing methods which directly result in the death of marine mammals.
Dolphin Protection Act of 1989 - Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to require any person who sells tuna or a product made from tuna which was caught using a method which directly results in the death of a marine mammal to disclose such information on the tuna or product label.
Became Public Law No: 101-627.
For Further Action See H.R.2061.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, HHS, and Marine Mammal Comm.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
For Further Action See H.R.2061.
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