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119-hres-463119th Congress

Condemning the illegal, international use of flag-of-convenience practices.

Sponsored By: Representative Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]

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Summary

Flag-of-convenience practices would be condemned as a global loophole that lets shipowners dodge labor, safety, and oversight rules while creating risks to U.S. maritime readiness and fisheries. The resolution would call for more support for the U.S. maritime industry and for stronger international cooperation to stop abuses.

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  • Workers: The resolution would spotlight that flag-of-convenience registries are linked to low pay, poor onboard conditions, long work periods, and fewer U.S. seafaring jobs.
  • U.S. maritime industry: The resolution would press for more funding, jobs, and protections for U.S. shipbuilding, ship repair, and a capable merchant marine auxiliary.
  • Fisheries, security, and enforcement: The resolution would link flag-of-convenience use to illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and to crimes like trafficking and terrorism, and it would urge the United Nations, the International Maritime Organization, and the International Labour Organization to act and strengthen Port State Control cooperation.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]

GU • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 6/3/2025

  • Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 6/3/2025

  • Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/3/2025

  • Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/3/2025

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

    AS • R

    Sponsored 6/3/2025

  • Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 6/9/2025

  • Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large]

    MP • R

    Sponsored 6/11/2025

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