SB4720Introduced in the Senate
Protecting U.S. Fishers from Illegal Foreign Flags Act of 2026
Introduced by Jeff Merkley, District OR
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
June 9, 2026
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Bill history
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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