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1978 Senate Hearings on Fishery Conservation and Management Act Oversight

Original title: Fishery conservation and management act oversight: hearings before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, Ninety-fifth Congress, second session, on oversight of the FCMA and S. 3050 ... April 26, 27, and June 5, 1978.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings were held to conduct of the Fishery Conservation and Management Act and to discuss the proposed legislation S. 3050.
When did these hearings take place?
The hearings were held on April 26, April 27, and June 5, 1978.

Why It Matters

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.

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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.

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation“The Senate committee responsible for conducting the oversight hearings.”Map →
otherNinety-fifth Congress“The legislative session during which the hearings occurred.”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy20
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