Blocks seafood from foreign vessels that use illegal fishing or forced labor.
This bill would create a public list of foreign fishing vessels and owners involved in illegal fishing or forced labor. Seafood from these listed vessels would be banned from entering the U.S., and these vessels would be blocked from U.S. ports. This aims to counter illegal fishing and associated abuses, and promote sustainable fishing practices.
Currently, the U.S. government does not have a specific public "black list" for foreign vessels involved in illegal fishing or forced labor that directly triggers import bans and port access restrictions. This bill would create such a list, leading to direct bans on seafood imports from listed vessels and blocking their access to U.S. ports and services. It would also give the President new authority to impose sanctions on those involved in these activities.
S 688 · 119th Congress · February 24, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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