Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Atlantic Ocean

Bill Introduced: S.Res.346 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, at the 21st Regular Meeting of the International Commission on the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, the United States should seek to ensure management of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery adheres to the scientific advice provided by the Standing Committee on Research and Statistics and has a high probability of achieving the established rebuilding target, pursue strengthened protections for spawning bluefin populations in the Mediterranean Sea to facilitate the recovery of the Atlantic bluefin tuna, pursue imposition of more stringent measures to ensure compliance by all Members with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas' conservation and management recommendations for Atlantic bluefin tuna and other species, and ensure that United States' quotas of tuna and swordfish are not reallocated to other nations, and for other purposes.

2009-11-09T00:00:00Z

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, at the 21st Regular Meeting of the International Commission on the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, the United States should seek to ensure management of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery adheres to the scientific advice provided by the Standing Committee on Research and Statistics and has a high probability of achieving the established rebuilding target, pursue strengthened protections for spawning bluefin populations in the Mediterranean Sea to facilitate the recovery of the Atlantic bluefin tuna, pursue imposition of more stringent measures to ensure compliance by all Members with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas' conservation and management recommendations for Atlantic bluefin tuna and other species, and ensure that United States' quotas of tuna and swordfish are not reallocated to other nations, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3307 To direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study of the population of the South Atlantic red snapper fishery, and to limit the authority of the Secretary to promulgate any interim rule that prohibits fishing in the South Atlantic red snapper fishery.

2009-07-23T00:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study of the population of the South Atlantic red snapper fishery, and to limit the authority of the Secretary to promulgate any interim rule that prohibits fishing in the South Atlantic red snapper fishery.

Bill Introduced: S.783 COAST Anti-Drilling Act

2009-04-02T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf in the Mid-Atlantic and North Atlantic planning areas.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1696 COAST Anti-Drilling Act

2009-03-24T00:00:00Z

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf in the Mid-Atlantic and North Atlantic planning areas.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1379 To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.

2009-03-06T00:00:00Z

To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.

Bill Introduced: H.R.21 Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

To establish a national policy for our oceans, to strengthen the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to establish a national and regional ocean governance structure, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.456 A resolution directing the United States to undertake bilateral discussions with Canada to negotiate an agreement to conserve populations of large whales at risk of extinction that migrate along the Atlantic seaboard of North America.

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

A resolution directing the United States to undertake bilateral discussions with Canada to negotiate an agreement to conserve populations of large whales at risk of extinction that migrate along the Atlantic seaboard of North America.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.368 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, at the 20th Regular Meeting of the International Commission on the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, the United States should pursue a moratorium on the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery to ensure control of the fishery and further facilitate recovery of the stock, pursue strengthened conservation and management measures to facilitate the recovery of the Atlantic bluefin tuna, and seek a review of compliance by all Nations with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas' conservation and management recommendation for Atlantic bluefin tuna and other species, and for other purposes.

2007-11-06T00:00:00Z

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, at the 20th Regular Meeting of the International Commission on the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, the United States should pursue a moratorium on the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery to ensure control of the fishery and further facilitate recovery of the stock, pursue strengthened conservation and management measures to facilitate the recovery of the Atlantic bluefin tuna, and seek a review of compliance by all Nations with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas' conservation and management recommendation for Atlantic bluefin tuna and other species, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.229 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should seek a review of compliance by all nations with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas' conservation and management recommendations for Atlantic bluefin tuna and other species, and should pursue strengthened conservation and management measures to facilitate the recovery of the Atlantic bluefin tuna, and for other purposes.

2007-10-09T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should seek a review of compliance by all nations with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas' conservation and management recommendations for Atlantic bluefin tuna and other species, and should pursue strengthened conservation and management measures to facilitate the recovery of the Atlantic bluefin tuna, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2625 To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.

2007-06-07T00:00:00Z

To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.

Bill Introduced: H.R.777 Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act

2007-01-31T00:00:00Z

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf in the Mid-Atlantic and North Atlantic planning areas.

Bill Introduced: S.391 Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act

2007-01-25T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf in the Mid-Atlantic and North Atlantic planning areas.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.5946 Stevens-Inouye International Fisheries Monitoring and Compliance Legacy Act of 2006

2006-12-22T00:00:00Z

To amend Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to authorize activities to promote improved monitoring and compliance for high seas fisheries, or fisheries governed by international fishery management agreements, and for other purposes.

December 22, 2006: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.5946 Stevens-Inouye International Fisheries Monitoring and Compliance Legacy Act of 2006

2006-12-09T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.5946 Stevens-Inouye International Fisheries Monitoring and Compliance Legacy Act of 2006

2006-07-27T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.5051 Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Amendments Act of 2006

2006-03-30T00:00:00Z

To authorize appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act for fiscal years 2007 through 2012, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5018 American Fisheries Management and Marine Life Enhancement Act

2006-03-28T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2316 Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act

2006-02-16T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Mid-Atlantic and North Atlantic planning areas.

Bill Introduced: S.2290 Reliable and Affordable Natural Gas Energy Reform Act of 2006

2006-02-15T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide for affordable natural gas by rebalancing domestic supply and demand and to promote the production of natural gas from domestic resources.

Bill Introduced: S.2012 Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act

2005-11-15T00:00:00Z

A bill to authorize appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act for fiscal years 2006 through 2012, and for other purposes.