Bill > HR9538

This bill amends the South Pacific Tuna Act (16 U.S.C. 973 et seq.) to update various definitions, prohibited acts, exceptions, penalties, licensing requirements, enforcement provisions, and other aspects of the existing law. The key changes include revising the definition of "closed area" to refer to areas closed under Pacific Island Party national laws, expanding prohibited acts to include violating regional terms and conditions or catch/effort limits, eliminating certain exceptions, and modifying rules around confidentiality of information and technical assistance to Pacific Island Parties. The bill also authorizes appropriations as necessary to carry out the purposes of the Treaty and the amended Act.