A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1980, 1981, and 1982 to carry out cooperative programs with the States for the conservation of anadromous fish.
Latest action. Measure laid on table in House, S. 838 passed in lieu.
(Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 96-173) Amends the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1980, 1981, and 1982 to carry out cooperative programs with the States for the conservation, development, and enhancement of anadromous fish. Allows the use of Federal funds to operate and maintain multi-State common basin facilities constructed with funds under such Act. Declares that the title to lands or interests therein acquired under such Act shall be transferred to the State in which the lands are located, or in the case of a non-Federal party, to such party. Directs the Secretary of Interior to cooperate with States and other non-Federal interests in conducting studies of: (1) the size and distribution of the population of striped bass throughout its range; and (2) the factors responsible for the decline in the numbers of striped bass which are available to the public for recreational or commercial use. Directs the Secretary to make annual reports to Congress concerning the progress and findings of such studies. Authorizes additional appropriations for fiscal years 1980, 1981, and 1982 to carry out such studies.
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Measure laid on table in House, S. 838 passed in lieu.
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The record's latest action, on June 25, 1979: Measure laid on table in House, S. 838 passed in lieu.
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In the 96th Congress (1979-80), 613 of the 12,581 bills and joint resolutions introduced became law, about 4.9 percent. That count covers every measure at every stage, including the many that never left committee.
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Has anyone actually voted on it?
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Who is behind it?
JOHN MURPHY (D-NY) introduced it on February 8, 1979, and 24 members have since signed on as cosponsors.
They come from both major parties: 14 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
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How long has it been in play?
It was introduced on February 8, 1979, 17428 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 17291 days ago, on June 25, 1979.
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Vote history
- HouseMeasure laid on table in House, S. 838 passed in lieu.
- SenateNot stated in the latest action
- PresidentNot stated in the latest action