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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 15, 2015Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 3070

EEZ Transit Zone Clarification and Access Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 7, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 25, 2016.The summary of that version is repeated here.)

EEZ Transit Zone Clarification and Access Act

(Sec. 2)This bill authorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to permit and regulate Atlantic striped bass recreational fishing in the Block Island Sound Transit Zone. The transit zone is the area of federal waters within Block Island Sound, located between areas south of Montauk Point, New York, and Point Judith, Rhode Island.

What just happenedJun 8, 2016

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1](R-NY)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Jun 8, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Jun 7, 2016FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jun 7, 2016FloorH38310

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

  4. Jun 7, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3486)

  5. Jun 7, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3486)

  6. Jun 7, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3070.

  7. Jun 7, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3486-3487)

  8. Jun 7, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Hardy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Apr 25, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 397.

  10. Apr 25, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-517.

    Natural Resources Committee
  11. Apr 25, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-517.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Mar 16, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Mar 16, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Mar 15, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Mar 15, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Feb 2, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  17. Aug 4, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  18. Jul 15, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jul 15, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Jul 15, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJun 7, 201636

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 25, 2016.The summary of that version is repeated here.)

EEZ Transit Zone Clarification and Access Act

(Sec. 2)This bill authorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to permit and regulate Atlantic striped bass recreational fishing in the Block Island Sound Transit Zone. The transit zone is the area of federal waters within Block Island Sound, located between areas south of Montauk Point, New York, and Point Judith, Rhode Island.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Apr 25, 201617

EEZ Transit Zone Clarification and Access Act

(Sec. 2)This bill authorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to permit and regulate Atlantic striped bass recreational fishing in the Block Island Sound Transit Zone. The transit zone is the area of federal waters within Block Island Sound, located between areas south of Montauk Point, New York, and Point Judith, Rhode Island.

Introduced in HouseJul 15, 2015

EEZ Clarification Act

This bill revises the boundaries of certain federally controlled waters within the exclusive economic zone and gives relevant states and interstate marine fisheries management commissions the authority to manage fisheries within Block Island Sound, located between areas south of Montauk Point, New York, and Point Judith, Rhode Island.

EEZ Transit Zone Clarification and Access Act — Informed