HR9507Referred to Committee
To combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing at its sources globally.
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-06-29
Introduced
0
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Nicholas J. Begich III
Republican · AK · Representative
Votes with party: 96.2% (586 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
- Conservative Groups$9k
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Cosponsors (0)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.
Latest Action
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Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Foreign Affairs, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-06-29
Source: Congress.gov
Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureReferred To · 2026-06-29
- House Committee on Foreign AffairsReferred To · 2026-06-29
- House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2026-06-29
- House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2026-06-29
Plain-English Summary
The bill aims to reduce illegal fishing operations worldwide by strengthening enforcement, improving tracking of fish products, and increasing cooperation between the U.S. and other countries to crack down on fishing vessels that operate without proper permits or reporting. It would affect fishing companies, seafood importers, and consumers by making it harder for illegally caught fish to enter the market and potentially raising prices on seafood. The legislation also seeks to protect marine ecosystems and support legitimate fishing communities that follow the rules.
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