SB4720: Protecting U.S. Fishers from Illegal Foreign Flags Act of 2026
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to consider nations with open registries in the Secretary's identification of nations engaging in or endorsing illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.
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SB4720: Protecting U.S. Fishers from Illegal Foreign Flags Act of 2026
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Sponsors
Jeff Merkley
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
Roger Wicker
Dan Sullivan
Cindy Hyde-Smith