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Bill108th CongressFiled May 9, 2003Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 2048

International Fisheries Reauthorization Act of 2003

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Oct 20, 2003)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on October 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

International Fisheries Reauthorization Act of 2003 - Amends the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to extend through FY 2008 the requirement that the Secretary of State enter agreements to reimburse owners of commercial fishing vessels seized and detained by a foreign country for actual costs, market value of confiscated or spoiled fish, and half of lost gross income.

Amends the Yukon River Salmon Act of 2000 to extend through FY 2008 the authorization of appropriations for: (1) travel expenses of members and alternate members of the Yukon River Salmon Panel (Panel), U.S. members of a Joint Technical Committee (JTC) under the Pacific Salmon Treaty between the United States and Canada, and members of a specified advisory committee; (2) the U.S. share of expenses incurred by the JTC and any panel established by any agreement between the United States and Canada for restoration and enhancement of salmon originating in Canada; (3) activities by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce for survey, restoration, and enhancement activities related to salmon stocks originating from the Yukon River in Canada, including specified Yukon River salmon stock restoration and enhancement projects; and (4) cooperative salmon research and management projects in the portion of the Yukon River drainage located in the United States that are recommended by the Panel.

What just happenedOct 21, 2003

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1](R-MD)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 21, 2003IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Oct 20, 2003FloorH38800

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

  3. Oct 20, 2003FloorH38310

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

  4. Oct 20, 2003FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9700)

  5. Oct 20, 2003Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9700)

  6. Oct 20, 2003FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2048.

  7. Oct 20, 2003FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9700)

  8. Oct 20, 2003FloorH30300

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

  9. Oct 7, 2003CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 176.

  10. Oct 7, 2003CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-300.

    Natural Resources Committee
  11. Oct 7, 2003Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-300.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Sep 24, 2003CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Sep 24, 2003CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jul 17, 2003CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  15. Jul 17, 2003CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  16. May 22, 2003CommitteeH14000-B

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. May 12, 2003CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  18. May 9, 2003IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. May 9, 2003IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. May 9, 2003IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedOct 20, 200336

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on October 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

International Fisheries Reauthorization Act of 2003 - Amends the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to extend through FY 2008 the requirement that the Secretary of State enter agreements to reimburse owners of commercial fishing vessels seized and detained by a foreign country for actual costs, market value of confiscated or spoiled fish, and half of lost gross income.

Amends the Yukon River Salmon Act of 2000 to extend through FY 2008 the authorization of appropriations for: (1) travel expenses of members and alternate members of the Yukon River Salmon Panel (Panel), U.S. members of a Joint Technical Committee (JTC) under the Pacific Salmon Treaty between the United States and Canada, and members of a specified advisory committee; (2) the U.S. share of expenses incurred by the JTC and any panel established by any agreement between the United States and Canada for restoration and enhancement of salmon originating in Canada; (3) activities by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce for survey, restoration, and enhancement activities related to salmon stocks originating from the Yukon River in Canada, including specified Yukon River salmon stock restoration and enhancement projects; and (4) cooperative salmon research and management projects in the portion of the Yukon River drainage located in the United States that are recommended by the Panel.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Oct 7, 200317

International Fisheries Reauthorization Act of 2003 - Amends the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to extend through FY 2008 the requirement that the Secretary of State enter agreements to reimburse owners of commercial fishing vessels seized and detained by a foreign country for actual costs, market value of confiscated or spoiled fish, and half of lost gross income.

Amends the Yukon River Salmon Act of 2000 to extend through FY 2008 the authorization of appropriations for: (1) travel expenses of members and alternate members of the Yukon River Salmon Panel (Panel), U.S. members of a Joint Technical Committee (JTC) under the Pacific Salmon Treaty between the United States and Canada, and members of a specified advisory committee; (2) the U.S. share of expenses incurred by the JTC and any panel established by any agreement between the United States and Canada for restoration and enhancement of salmon originating in Canada; (3) activities by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce for survey, restoration, and enhancement activities related to salmon stocks originating from the Yukon River in Canada, including specified Yukon River salmon stock restoration and enhancement projects; and (4) cooperative salmon research and management projects in the portion of the Yukon River drainage located in the United States that are recommended by the Panel.

Introduced in HouseMay 9, 200300
International Fisheries Reauthorization Act of 2003 - Amends the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to extend through FY 2008 the requirement that the Secretary of State enter agreements to reimburse owners of commercial fishing vessels seized and detained by a foreign country for actual costs, market value of confiscated or spoiled fish, and half of lost gross income.

Amends the Yukon River Salmon Act of 1995 to reauthorize appropriations to the Yukon River Restoration and Enhancement Fund for FY 2004 through 2008.