S 1980 · 112th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Pirate Fishing Elimination Act

Introduced 2011-12-12· Sponsored by Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]· Senate

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House
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Enacted
Latest: By Senator Rockefeller from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 112-255.(2012-12-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Pirate Fishing Elimination Act - Implements the Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, done at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (U.N.) in Rome, Italy, on November 22, 2009 (the Agreement). Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to designate and publicize ports of entry for each: (1) foreign vessel seeking entry to or in a port subject to U.S. jurisdiction; (2) vessel of the United States seeking entry to or in a port subject to the jurisdiction of another government or regional economic integration organization under the Agreement; and (3) person, private entity, or government subject to U.S. jurisdiction. Prohibits the designation of such a port unless it is designated as a customs reporting port of entry under specified provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930. Defines "vessel" as any vessel, ship, or boat used, equipped, or intended for fishing or a fishing-related activity. Excludes a container vessel that is: (1) not carrying fish; or (2) carrying only previously landed fish without having engaged in or supported activities designated as illegal, unreported, and unregu…

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S. 1980, Pirate Fishing Elimination Act

Aug 27, 2012

As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on July 31, 2012

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Cosponsors (9)

7 Democrats2 Republicans