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Read. Follow. Verify.1978 Senate Hearings on Fishery Conservation and Management Act Oversight
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document records the transcripts of Senate Committee hearings held in 1978 to review the implementation of the Fishery Conservation and Management Act () and discuss proposed legislation, S. 3050.
These hearings established the legislative record for the management of U.S. coastal fisheries and the regulatory framework governing commercial fishing rights and conservation standards in the late 1970s.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Commercial fishing industry
The industry is subject to the regulatory framework and conservation standards managed under the FCMA.
Federal regulators
Agencies responsible for enforcing the FCMA are subject to congressional oversight regarding their implementation of the law.
Key Facts
- The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held oversight hearings on the Fishery Conservation and Management Act (FCMA).
- The hearings took place on April 26, April 27, and June 5, 1978.
- The committee reviewed the implementation of the FCMA.
- The committee considered the provisions of S. 3050.
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Multi-day hearing structure
The hearings were spread across three distinct dates over several months, indicating a thorough review process for S. 3050.
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