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A bill to amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to consider nations with open registries in the Secretary's identification of nations engaging in or endorsing illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.

USA119th CongressS-4720| Senate 
| Updated: 6/9/2026
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Timeline
Jun 9, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 9, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • June 9, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 9, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

A bill to amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to consider nations with open registries in the Secretary's identification of nations engaging in or endorsing illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.

USA119th CongressS-4720| Senate 
| Updated: 6/9/2026
Timeline
Jun 9, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 9, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • June 9, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 9, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted