S.688

Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025

Chamber Passed·3/24/26

Combats illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing globally by imposing sanctions and listing violators.

The Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025 aims to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU fishing) and fishing involving forced labor. It mandates the creation of a list of foreign vessels, fleets, and beneficial owners involved in IUU fishing. These entities are subject to sanctions, including bans on entering U.S. ports and territorial seas, and their cargoes are subject to seizure and forfeiture. The Act also prohibits U.S. vessels from servicing listed foreign vessels, except in emergencies.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · Mar 24
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 30, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearing

History

Mar 24

Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Mar 24

House

Received in the House.

Mar 24

House

Held at the desk.