S.1369

Protecting Global Fisheries Act of 2026

Introduced·4/9/25

The Protecting Global Fisheries Act of 2025 aims to combat illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing and trade in endangered species.

The Protecting Global Fisheries Act of 2025 authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons or vessels involved in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing or trade in endangered species. The President may block property, prohibit foreign exchange transactions, and restrict loans from U.S. financial institutions. Exceptions include activities related to intelligence, law enforcement, national security, and humanitarian assistance. The Secretary of State must brief Congress on global illegal fishing patterns and strategies. The President can direct the U.S.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 29

9:30 AM

Senate Foreign Relations Hearing

History

Feb 10

Senate

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Feb 10

Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 322.

Jan 29

Senate

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.