The FISH Act directs NOAA to compile a list of foreign vessels that have engaged in unsanctioned fishing and ban them from U.S. ports.
It also beefs up the Coast Guard’s ability to inspect foreign ships and calls for more regular reports to Congress on illegal fishing activities.
The legislation cites all foreign ships, but Sullivan said it specifically addresses current transgressions by Chinese boats in federal and international waters. He said it was drafted with input from NOAA and officials from the Coast Guard and has broad support in Washington, D.C. “Senators who are very hawkish against China are focused on this, people who want to keep our fisheries strong and sustainable are focused on this. This unites all different kinds of stakeholder groups,” he said.
Sullivan and U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski were in Kodiak for a meeting with fisheries managers and officials from NOAA. Members of Congress are currently on summer recess, and there is no timeline to vote on the bill.
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