HR-1195 : Still Just a Bill

Local Fishing Access Act

This bill authorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to permit and regulate Atlantic striped bass 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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-03-07CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.House committee actions
2017-02-16IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
2017-02-16IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
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Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
See Subjects
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Congressional oversight
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • New York State
  • Rhode Island
  • State and local government operations

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