Encouraging the elimination of harmful fishing subsidies that contribute to overcapacity in commercial fishing fleets worldwide and that lead to the overfishing of global fish stocks.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Jul 2007): Star Print ordered on the concurrent resolution.
What this bill does
This concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 94, expresses the opinion of Congress that the United States should continue to advocate for the end of harmful fishing subsidies worldwide. These subsidies are described as contributing to the overcapacity of fishing fleets, leading to overfishing and illegal fishing practices.
The resolution highlights that such subsidies can support destructive fishing methods and put countries like the United States at an economic disadvantage. It also notes that nearly a billion people rely on fish for protein and that many global fish populations are overexploited.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. The latest action recorded is that a "Star Print" was ordered on the resolution. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature and, if passed by both houses, expresses the sentiment of Congress.
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Official summary
Declares that the United States should continue to promote the elimination of harmful fishing subsidies that lead to overcapitalization, overfishing, and illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing.
Timeline
17 Jul 2007
Star Print ordered on the concurrent resolution.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 94 do?
- This concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 94, expresses the opinion of Congress that the United States should continue to advocate for the end of harmful fishing subsidies worldwide. These subsidies are described as contributing to the overcapacity of fishing fleets, leading to overfishing and illegal fishing practices. The resolution highlights that such subsidies can support destructive fishing methods and put countries like the United States at an economic disadvantage. It also notes that nearly a billion people rely on fish for protein and that many global fish populations are overexploited. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. The latest action recorded is that a "Star Print" was ordered on the resolution. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature and, if passed by both houses, expresses the sentiment of Congress.
- Has H.Con.Res. 94 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 94. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 94?
- H.Con.Res. 94 was sponsored by Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large] (D-GU), with 14 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 94?
- Star Print ordered on the concurrent resolution. (17 Jul 2007).
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