South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act of 2025
May 14, 2025
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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View official text →The Frame
The bill establishes the legislative framework for U.S. participation in international tuna fishing agreements in the South Pacific, which dictates the legal rights and operational requirements for U.S. commercial fishing vessels in that region.
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Commercial fishing industry
The bill regulates international fishing rights and operational requirements for vessels operating in the South Pacific.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
The committee is responsible for reviewing, debating, and potentially amending the legislation.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
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Key Facts
- The bill is designated as HR (House of Representatives) legislation.
- The bill has been received by the Senate.
- The bill has undergone two readings in the Senate.
- The bill has been referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for further study and potential amendment.
Why It Matters
The bill establishes the legislative framework for U.S. participation in international tuna fishing agreements in the South Pacific, which dictates the legal rights and operational requirements for U.S. commercial fishing vessels in that region.
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