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H.R. 4528Became Law

To make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes, and for other purposes.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Aug 2, 2018)

(Sec.1)This bill amends the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 to limit the sale of billfish caught by U.S. fishing vessels.

Under current law, billfish that are caught by U.S. vessels and landed (unloaded onshore) in Hawaii or Pacific Insular Areas (American Samoa, Baker Island, Guam, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Island, the Northern Mariana Islands, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Island) may be sold and exported to non-U.S. markets or transported to other U.S. markets.

This bill requires billfish caught by U.S. vessels and landed in Hawaii or Pacific Insular Areas to be retained for sale in those areas.

What just happenedAug 2, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-228.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9](D-FL)Sponsor
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  1. Aug 2, 2018PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 115-228.

  2. Aug 2, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-228.

  3. Aug 2, 2018PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 2, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Aug 1, 2018FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Aug 1, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 30, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jul 26, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5437)

  9. Jul 26, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5437)

  10. Jun 26, 2018Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 486.

  11. Jun 25, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Jun 25, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5622)

  13. Jun 25, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5622)

  14. Jun 25, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4528.

  15. Jun 25, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5622-5623)

  16. Jun 25, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  17. Jun 22, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 601.

  18. Jun 22, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-775.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jun 22, 2018Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-775.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Jun 6, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jun 6, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Jun 6, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Apr 17, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  24. Dec 11, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  25. Dec 1, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Dec 1, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  27. Dec 1, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawAug 2, 201849

(Sec.1)This bill amends the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 to limit the sale of billfish caught by U.S. fishing vessels.

Under current law, billfish that are caught by U.S. vessels and landed (unloaded onshore) in Hawaii or Pacific Insular Areas (American Samoa, Baker Island, Guam, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Island, the Northern Mariana Islands, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Island) may be sold and exported to non-U.S. markets or transported to other U.S. markets.

This bill requires billfish caught by U.S. vessels and landed in Hawaii or Pacific Insular Areas to be retained for sale in those areas.

Passed Senate without amendmentJul 26, 201882

(Sec.1)This bill amends the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 to limit the sale of billfish caught by U.S. fishing vessels.

Under current law, billfish that are caught by U.S. vessels and landed (unloaded onshore) in Hawaii or Pacific Insular Areas (American Samoa, Baker Island, Guam, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Island, the Northern Mariana Islands, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Island) may be sold and exported to non-U.S. markets or transported to other U.S. markets.

This bill requires billfish caught by U.S. vessels and landed in Hawaii or Pacific Insular Areas to be retained for sale in those areas.

Passed House without amendmentJun 25, 201881

(Sec.1)This bill amends the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 to limit the sale of billfish caught by U.S. fishing vessels.

Under current law, billfish that are caught by U.S. vessels and landed (unloaded onshore) in Hawaii or Pacific Insular Areas (American Samoa, Baker Island, Guam, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Island, the Northern Mariana Islands, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Island) may be sold and exported to non-U.S. markets or transported to other U.S. markets.

This bill requires billfish caught by U.S. vessels and landed in Hawaii or Pacific Insular Areas to be retained for sale in those areas.

Reported to House without amendmentJun 22, 201879

This bill amends the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 to limit the sale of billfish caught by U.S. fishing vessels.

Under current law, billfish that are caught by U.S. vessels and landed (unloaded onshore) in Hawaii or Pacific Insular Areas (American Samoa, Baker Island, Guam, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Island, the Northern Mariana Islands, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Island) may be sold and exported to non-U.S. markets or transported to other U.S. markets.

This bill requires billfish caught by U.S. vessels and landed in Hawaii or Pacific Insular Areas to be retained for sale in those areas.

Introduced in HouseDec 1, 2017

This bill amends the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 to limit the sale of billfish caught by U.S. fishing vessels.

Under current law, billfish that are caught by U.S. vessels and landed (unloaded onshore) in Hawaii or Pacific Insular Areas (American Samoa, Baker Island, Guam, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Island, the Northern Mariana Islands, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Island) may be sold and exported to non-U.S. markets or transported to other U.S. markets.

This bill requires billfish caught by U.S. vessels and landed in Hawaii or Pacific Insular Areas to be retained for sale in those areas.