H.R. 12919 — A bill to amend the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 in order to increase the voting membership of the Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, and for other purposes.

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Amends the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to increase the voting membership of the Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council from 13 to 17.

Stipulates that at least two members shall be from each of the States of California, Oregon, and Washington, and that one member may be from Idaho.

Declares the intent of Congress under such Act regarding certain fishing considerations in inland waters.

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1978-06-01
Introduced in House
1978-06-01
Introduced in House
1978-06-01
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

A bill to amend the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 in order to increase the voting membership of the Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, and for other purposes.

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