Bill > HR3756

This bill aims to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing globally by establishing a comprehensive set of measures to identify, track, and penalize vessels and entities engaged in such activities. The bill creates a mandatory "black list" (IUU vessel list) maintained by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that will include foreign vessels engaged in illegal fishing practices, including those using forced labor. Vessels on this list will face significant consequences, such as being prohibited from accessing U.S. ports, receiving port services, or importing seafood products. The legislation also authorizes the Treasury Department to impose sanctions on individuals and entities involved in IUU fishing, including blocking property transactions and revoking visas. Additionally, the bill encourages increased international cooperation, requires various government agencies to develop strategies for data collection and enforcement, and mandates several studies on IUU fishing, including its economic impacts and technological solutions. The bill seeks to address not just the fishing activities themselves, but also underlying issues like forced labor, transshipment practices, and flags of convenience that enable illegal fishing operations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3756/all-info