To implement the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries.
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Convention Act of 1995 - Provides for the implementation of the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries, including regarding: (1) appointment of U.S. representatives and alternate representatives as Commissioners and on the Scientific Council; (2) handling of requests for scientific advice; (3) the authorities of the Secretary of State; and (4) cooperation between various agencies, the States, private institutions, and organizations.
Makes certain actions unlawful, including: (1) violating any regulation issued under this Act or any measure legally binding on the United States under the Convention; (2) resisting, impeding, intimidating, or interfering with certain actions; and (3) transporting, selling, or possessing fish taken in violation of these provisions. Provides for: (1) civil and criminal penalties, permit sanctions, and forfeiture of vessels, cargo, and fish; (2) enforcement by the Coast Guard; and (3) U.S. district court exclusive jurisdiction.
Directs the Secretaries of State and Commerce to jointly establish a consultative committee on issues related to the Convention.
Authorizes appropriations.
Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 119. (consideration: CR S9592)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans.
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, State.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-41.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-41.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 21.
Mr. Saxton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3826-3828)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.