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Striped Bass Conservation, Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Management, and Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Act of 2000

Public Law 106-555 · H.R. 2903 · 106th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Dec 21, 2000 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Jim Saxton (R-NJ-3)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Title I: Atlantic Coastal Fisheries - Subtitle A: Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation - Amends the Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act to extend the authorization of appropriations to carry out such Act through FY 2003.

(Sec. 102) Requires the Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior to: (1) conduct a study to determine if the distribution of year classes in the Atlantic striped bass population is appropriate for maintaining adequate recruitment and sustainable fishing opportunities; and (2) report results to specified congressional committees along with a long-term plan to ensure a balanced and healthy population structure of Atlantic striped bass. Authorizes appropriations.

Subtitle B: Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management - Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Act of 2000 - Amends the Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act to extend the authorization of appropriations to carry out such Act through FY 2005. Authorizes amounts to be used to support the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's cooperative statistics program.

Title II: John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program - Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Act of 2000 - Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program to provide assistance to eligible stranding network participants for: (1) marine mammal recovery and treatment; (2) data collection from living or dead marine mammals; and (3) facilities operation.

Caps grants at $100,000. Requires a 25 percent non-Federal matching amount, which may be in-kind contributions. Authorizes FY 2001 through 2003 appropriations.

(Sec. 203) Requires the Secretary to study environmental and biological factors responsible for the significant increase in mortality events of the eastern gray whale population and other potential impacts these factors may be having on such population. Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 204) Authorizes the Secretary to convey a retired National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fishery research vessel to the Government of American Samoa.

(Sec. 205) Amends the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to revise sanctuary designation standards.

(Sec. 206) Amends the Sustainable Fisheries Act to authorize appropriations for each fiscal year for grants to carry out Western Pacific fishery demonstration projects to promote traditional indigenous fishing practices.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.

  1. Dec 21, 2000Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 106-555.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Dec 15, 2000PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Dec 8, 2000FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  5. Oct 31, 2000FloorFloor · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  6. FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  7. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  8. FloorFloor · Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  9. Oct 21, 1999CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  10. Sep 27, 1999CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  11. Sep 21, 1999CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  12. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.