# 119-hres-463: Condemning the illegal, international use of flag-of-convenience practices.

119-hres-463, Condemning the illegal, international use of flag-of-convenience practices., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU); status in_committee (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-463
- Congress: 119
- Title: Condemning the illegal, international use of flag-of-convenience practices.
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-06-03
- Sponsor: Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (7)

- Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI), 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI), 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA), 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D-CA), 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] (R-AS), 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10] (D-WA), 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large] (R-MP), 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
- 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act
- 119-hr-6130: ASAP Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-463 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/463)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-6130: ASAP Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6130)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-463 (as of 2025-12-21).