Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015
Latest action · Nov 5, 2015 Became Public Law No: 114-81.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2015
- Passed HouseJul 27, 2015
- Passed SenateOct 21, 2015
- To the PresidentOct 26, 2015
- Became lawNov 5, 2015
Summary
Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015
(Sec. 101) This bill amends the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Coast Guard to enforce specified laws to address illegal, unreported, or unregulated (IUU) fishing. NOAA and other federal and state agencies are given the authority to enforce those laws, including enforcement through vessel forfeiture and civil and criminal penalties.
NOAA may: (1) help other nations combat IUU fishing and achieve sustainable fisheries; (2) disclose information to government agencies, international fisheries management organizations, and foreign governments to enforce or assist in enforcing fisheries policies; and (3) publish a list of vessels and vessel owners engaged in IUU fishing and take action against listed vessels and owners.
This bill subjects a nation to sanctions only if NOAA certifies that the nation is not addressing IUU fishing or activities resulting in bycatch of a protected living marine resource. Currently, such nations are subject to denial of port privileges and other sanctions unless NOAA has certified that they are addressing such activities.
NOAA must consider the activity of vessels of a nation in the last three years when identifying a nation as having vessels engaged in IUU fishing. Currently, NOAA considers only more recent activity.
(Sec. 112) This bill amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to expand enforcement authority to include violations of a treaty or binding conservation measure.
TITLE II--IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ANTIGUA CONVENTION
Antigua Convention Implementing Act of 2015
(Sec. 202) This bill amends the Tuna Conventions Act of 1950 to implement the Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Established by the 1949 Convention Between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica, also known as the Antigua Convention.
(Sec. 210) The Eastern Pacific Tuna Licensing Act of 1984 is repealed.
TITLE III--AGREEMENT ON PORT STATE MEASURES TO PREVENT, DETER AND ELIMINATE ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED AND UNREGULATED FISHING
Port State Measures Agreement Act of 2015
(Sec. 302) This bill implements the Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing signed by the United States November 22, 2009.
Cosponsors 39
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 5, 2015 to Jul 27, 2015, with 4 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-AK | Don Young | Original | Feb 5, 2015 |
| D-CA | John Garamendi | Original | Feb 5, 2015 |
| D-OR | Peter A. DeFazio | Original | Feb 5, 2015 |
| R-VA | Robert J. Wittman | Original | Feb 5, 2015 |
| D-CA | Alan S. Lowenthal | Feb 10, 2015 | |
| R-CA | Duncan Hunter | Feb 10, 2015 | |
| R-CA | Edward R. Royce | Feb 10, 2015 | |
| D-PR | Pedro R. Pierluisi | Feb 10, 2015 | |
| R-TX | Randy K. Weber, Sr. | Feb 10, 2015 | |
| D-MP | Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan | Feb 25, 2015 | |
| D-CA | Lois Capps | Feb 25, 2015 | |
| D-CA | Mike Thompson | Feb 25, 2015 | |
| D-CA | Jared Huffman | Mar 3, 2015 | |
| R-AS | Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen | Apr 13, 2015 | |
| R-TX | Blake Farenthold | Apr 13, 2015 |
Actions 27
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Nov 5, 2015Became Public Law No: 114-81.
- Nov 5, 2015Signed by President.
- Oct 26, 2015Presented to President.
- Oct 22, 2015Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Oct 21, 2015Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1334 | Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015 | Related bill | Nov 10, 2015 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources.
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Advisory bodies
- Arctic and polar regions
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Atlantic Ocean
- Caribbean area
- Civil actions and liability
- Costa Rica
- Crimes against animals and natural resources
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Customs enforcement
- Department of Commerce
- Fishes
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Government information and archives
- International law and treaties
- International organizations and cooperation
- Latin America
- Licensing and registrations
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Pacific Ocean
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Seafood
- Trade restrictions
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Jul 28, 2015Referred in Senate
- Jul 27, 2015Engrossed in House
- Feb 5, 2015Introduced in House
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