FISH Act targets IUU fishing to protect U.S. fishermen

To combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and protect U.S. coastal economies, Representatives Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Seth Magaziner (D-RI), and Nick Begich (R-AK) have introduced the bipartisan Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvest (FISH) Act.

“Illegal fishing by foreign vessels isn’t just a commercial issue, it’s a national security threat that undermines American businesses and harms our coastal communities,” said Rep. Crenshaw. “The bipartisan FISH Act is a strong step forward in confronting illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing by holding offenders accountable, enhancing our Coast Guard’s capabilities, and protecting American fisheries.” [...] Read full article.