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114-hr-774114th Congress

Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015

Sponsored By: Representative Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]

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Summary

Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015 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, including 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. 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. Antigua Convention Implementing Act of 2015 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. The Eastern Pacific Tuna Licensing Act of 1984 is repealed. Port State Measures Agreement Act of 2015 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.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]

GU • D

Cosponsors

  • DON YOUNG

    AK • R

    Sponsored 2/5/2015

  • Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 2/5/2015

  • PETER DEFAZIO

    OR • D

    Sponsored 2/5/2015

  • Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/5/2015

  • ED ROYCE

    CA • R

    Sponsored 2/10/2015

  • Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 2/10/2015

  • Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/10/2015

  • Resident Commissioner Pierluisi, Pedro R. [D-PR-At Large]

    PR • D

    Sponsored 2/10/2015

  • Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/10/2015

  • Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]

    MP • D

    Sponsored 2/25/2015

  • Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/25/2015

  • LOIS CAPPS

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/25/2015

  • Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 3/3/2015

  • Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 4/13/2015

  • Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-31]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 4/13/2015

  • Rep. Curbelo, Carlos [R-FL-26]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 4/13/2015

  • Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large]

    AS • R

    Sponsored 4/13/2015

  • Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 4/13/2015

  • Rep. Jolly, David W. [R-FL-13]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 4/13/2015

  • Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 4/13/2015

  • ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

    FL • R

    Sponsored 4/28/2015

  • Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

    TN • D

    Sponsored 4/30/2015

  • Rep. Takai, Mark [D-HI-1]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 5/13/2015

  • Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 5/13/2015

  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 5/14/2015

  • Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 5/18/2015

  • Rep. Clawson, Curt [R-FL-19]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 6/4/2015

  • JOHN CULBERSON

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/9/2015

  • Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/12/2015

  • Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2015

  • MICHAEL HONDA

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2015

  • Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 6/12/2015

  • LAMAR SMITH

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/15/2015

  • Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 6/15/2015

  • Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/17/2015

  • Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 6/17/2015

  • Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 6/23/2015

  • Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]

    RI • D

    Sponsored 7/27/2015

  • Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 7/27/2015

Roll Call Votes

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