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US HR1792

US HR1792
South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act of 2023


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Introduced
03/24/2023
In Committee
10/26/2023
Crossed Over
04/10/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend the South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988 to update definitions, prohibited acts, licenses, enforcement, and other provisions related to the South Pacific Tuna Treaty. Key changes include revising definitions of terms like "closed area" and "fishing," prohibiting violations of "regional terms and conditions" and catch/effort limits, repealing the "exceptions" section, and allowing the Secretary to disclose certain information in limited circumstances. The bill also authorizes the Secretary and Secretary of State to provide technical assistance to Pacific Island Parties.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 04/10/2024)

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