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Public Law98th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 5147Became Law

Eastern Pacific Tuna Licensing Act of 1984

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (May 1, 1984)

(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #114 (416-0))

Eastern Pacific Tuna Licensing Act of 1984 - Implements the Eastern Pacific Ocean Tuna Fishing Agreement of 1983.

Directs the Secretary of State (the Secretary) to act for the United States under such agreement. Directs the Secretary to appoint a U.S. representative to a specified international Council.

Applies the Fisherman's Protective Act of 1967 to the seizure of a U.S. vessel by a party to such Agreement for a violation of such Agreement within an Agreement area, unless the Secretary makes a specified determination. States that the seizure of a U.S. vessel by a party to such Agreement shall not constitute a seizure under the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act if such seizure is consistent with such Agreement.

Requires disposition into the Treasury of fees collected under Article III of such Agreement. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to issue regulations to carry out such Agreement and this Act.

Sets forth specified prohibited activities for persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction, including: (1) fishing for designated tuna within an Agreement area without an authorized license; (2) violation of regulations; and (3) failure to keep certain records. Establishes civil penalties for committing such prohibited activities, and subjects catches resulting from such prohibited activities to forfeiture.

Sets forth the enforcement authority for this Act, including the issuance of warrants. Establishes such authority as the joint responsibility of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, the Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Customs Service. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to designate enforcement officers. Provides for the disposal, or stay of disposal, of any species of tuna seized pursuant to a court order under this Act.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedOct 4, 1984

Became Public Law No: 98-445.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7](D-LA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Oct 4, 1984PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 98-445.

  2. Oct 4, 1984BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 98-445.

  3. Oct 4, 1984PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 4, 1984BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 26, 1984FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 26, 1984President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 25, 1984Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Sep 21, 1984Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  9. Sep 21, 1984Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Jul 17, 1984Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1055.

  11. Jul 17, 1984Committee

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood under the authority of the order of Jun 29, 84 without amendment. With written report No. 98-559.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  12. Jul 17, 1984Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood under the authority of the order of Jun 29, 84 without amendment. With written report No. 98-559.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  13. Jun 18, 1984CommitteeH13000

    Favorable Executive Comment Received From Commerce.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  14. Jun 13, 1984Committee

    Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  15. May 2, 1984IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  16. May 1, 1984FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 416 - 0 (Record Vote No: 114).

  17. May 1, 1984Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 416 - 0 (Record Vote No: 114).

  18. Apr 30, 1984FloorH30000

    Considered by House Unfinished Business.

  19. Apr 30, 1984FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  20. Apr 26, 1984CalendarsH12410

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 412.

  21. Apr 26, 1984CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 98-721.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  22. Apr 26, 1984Committee5000

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 98-721.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  23. Apr 4, 1984CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  24. Apr 4, 1984CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  25. Mar 22, 1984CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment Subcommittee
  26. Mar 22, 1984CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment Subcommittee
  27. Mar 22, 1984CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

    Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment Subcommittee
  28. Mar 22, 1984CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  29. Mar 15, 1984IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  30. Mar 15, 1984IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  31. Mar 15, 1984IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMay 1, 198436
(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #114 (416-0))

Eastern Pacific Tuna Licensing Act of 1984 - Implements the Eastern Pacific Ocean Tuna Fishing Agreement of 1983.

Directs the Secretary of State (the Secretary) to act for the United States under such agreement. Directs the Secretary to appoint a U.S. representative to a specified international Council.

Applies the Fisherman's Protective Act of 1967 to the seizure of a U.S. vessel by a party to such Agreement for a violation of such Agreement within an Agreement area, unless the Secretary makes a specified determination. States that the seizure of a U.S. vessel by a party to such Agreement shall not constitute a seizure under the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act if such seizure is consistent with such Agreement.

Requires disposition into the Treasury of fees collected under Article III of such Agreement. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to issue regulations to carry out such Agreement and this Act.

Sets forth specified prohibited activities for persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction, including: (1) fishing for designated tuna within an Agreement area without an authorized license; (2) violation of regulations; and (3) failure to keep certain records. Establishes civil penalties for committing such prohibited activities, and subjects catches resulting from such prohibited activities to forfeiture.

Sets forth the enforcement authority for this Act, including the issuance of warrants. Establishes such authority as the joint responsibility of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, the Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Customs Service. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to designate enforcement officers. Provides for the disposal, or stay of disposal, of any species of tuna seized pursuant to a court order under this Act.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in HouseMar 15, 198400

Eastern Pacific Tuna Licensing Act of 1984 - Implements the Eastern Pacific Ocean Tuna Fishing Agreement of 1983.

Directs the Secretary of State (the Secretary) to act for the United States under such Agreement. Directs the Secretary to appoint a U.S. representative to a specified international Council.

Applies the Fisherman's Protective Act of 1967 to the seizure of a U.S. vessel by a party to such Agreement for a violation of such Agreement within an Agreement area, unless the Secretary makes a specified determination. States that the seizure of a U.S. vessel by a party to such Agreement shall not constitute a seizure under the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act if such seizure is consistent with such Agreement.

Requires disposition into the Treasury of fees collected under Article III of such Agreement. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to issue regulations to carry out such Agreement and this Act.

Sets forth specified prohibited activities for persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction, including: (1) fishing for designated tuna within an Agreement area without an authorized license; (2) violation of regulations; and (3) failure to keep certain records. Establishes civil penalties for committing such prohibited activities, and subjects catches resulting from such prohibited activities to forfeiture.

Sets forth enforcement authority for this Act, including the issuance of warrants. Establishes such authority as the joint responsibility of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, the Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Customs Service. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to designate enforcement officers. Provides for the disposal, or stay of disposal, of any species of tuna seized pursuant to a court order under this Act.

Authorizes appropriations.