US HB69 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 15-1-1)
Status: Introduced on January 3 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-12-22 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 516.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 - Amends the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to direct the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to enforce that Act and the Pacific Salmon Treaty Act of 1985, the Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act, the Tuna Conventions Act of 1950, the North Pacific Anadromous Stocks Act of 1992, the South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988, the Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention Act of 1984, the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975, the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Convention Act of 1995, and the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act. Amends several of such Acts as well as the High Seas Driftnet Fisheries Enforcement Act, High Seas Fishing Compliance Act of 1995, Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982, and Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to revise violations, penalties, permit requirements, port privileges, illegal, unreported, or unregulated (IUU) fishing sanctions, and other enforcement authority. Authorizes additional enforcement measures relating to search or inspection of facilities or conveyances, records inspection, shipment detention, arrest, search and seizure, and service of civil or criminal process. Authorizes the Secretary to disclose certain information to state or federal agencies or internationally to ensure compliance with measures the Secretary enforces, including international fishery agreements. Authorizes: (1) the development and publication of a list of vessels engaged in IUU fishing, including vessels or owners identified by an international fishery management organization or arrangement made pursuant to an international fishery agreement; and (2) taking action against listed vessels. Requires identification and listing of nations that: (1) violate conservation and management measures required under an international fishery management agreement to which the United States is a party, or (2) fail to effectively address or regulate IUU fishing. Extends provisions applicable to nations to other entities that have competency to enter into international fishery management agreements. Authorizes international cooperation and assistance, including grants, to help other nations achieve sustainable fisheries. Antigua Convention Implementing Act of 2011 [sic] - Amends the Tuna Conventions Act of 1950 to revise provisions regarding: (1) the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, (2) the General Advisory Committee, (3) the Scientific Advisory Subcommittee, (4) prohibited acts, and (5) enforcement. Repeals the Eastern Pacific Tuna Licensing Act of 1984.

Tracking Information

Register now for our free OneVote public service or GAITS Pro trial account and you can begin tracking this and other legislation, all driven by the real-time data of the LegiScan API. Providing tools allowing you to research pending legislation, stay informed with email alerts, content feeds, and share dynamic reports. Use our new PolitiCorps to join with friends and collegaues to monitor & discuss bills through the process.

Monitor Legislation or view this same bill number from multiple sessions or take advantage of our national legislative search.

Title

Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2014

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2014-12-22HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 516.
2014-12-22HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-685.
2014-09-18HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
2014-09-18HouseSubcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs Discharged.
2014-09-18HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2014-04-03HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.
2013-01-31HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
2013-01-03HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2013-01-03HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E11)

Same As/Similar To

SB269 (Related) 2013-12-17 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.

Subjects


US Congress State Sources


Bill Comments

feedback