Protecting Global Fisheries Act of 2026
On calendar: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- On calendar
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 6
- Latest action
- Feb 10, 2026
What it does
The Protecting Global Fisheries Act of 2026 would authorize the President to impose sanctions—including blocking property, denying U.S. port access, restricting financial transactions, and barring entry to the United States—on foreign persons or vessels engaged in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing or the trade of endangered species. It also mandates international collaboration through the State Department to combat such activities, particularly focusing on accountability for actors linked to the People’s Republic of China, and requires regular reporting and briefings to Congress on global fishing enforcement efforts. The bill applies to foreign individuals, entities, and vessels,…
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.