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16 U.S.C. § 5502

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As used in this chapter— The term “high seas fishing vessel” means any vessel of the United States or subject to the jurisdiction of the United States used or intended for use— The term “length” means— The term “vessel of the United States” means— a vessel owned in whole or part by—

Legislative history

The public laws that enacted or amended this section. Tallies are for the whole bill as it passed each chamber — often an omnibus covering far more than this provision — not a vote on this section alone.

  • Enacted byPub. L. 104-43(H.R. 716)1995-11-03
    Fisheries Act of 1995
    House: 384–0Senate: no recorded tally
  • Amended byPub. L. 106-562(H.R. 1653)2000-12-23
    To approve a governing international fishery agreement between the United States and the Russian Federation.
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally