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S283Passed Senate

Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act

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Introduced
In Committee
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-01-28
Introduced
4
Cosponsors
S
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Type

Sponsor

Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz
Republican · TX · Senator
Votes with party: 74.0% (813 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Conservative Groups$464k

Full profile: /officials/C001098

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (4)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

4 cosponsors on record at Congress.gov. The named list is syncing into Govwatch and will appear here shortly — view on Congress.gov in the meantime.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Held at the desk.

2025-07-15

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationReported By · 2025-05-21

Previously

  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationMarkup By · 2025-02-05
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationReferred To · 2025-01-28

Plain-English Summary

The legislation strengthens enforcement against illegal fishing of red snapper and tuna in U.S. waters by increasing penalties for violations and giving federal authorities better tools to catch and prosecute illegal fishermen. The law affects commercial fishing operations, recreational fishers, and seafood importers who may face stricter inspections and documentation requirements to prove their catch was obtained legally. By cracking down on illegal fishing, the bill aims to protect fish populations from overharvesting and ensure fair competition for legitimate fishing businesses.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Public Lands and Natural Resources
Full bill text is not yet cached locally.
Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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