Bill would blacklist foreign fishing vessels tied to forced labor
Passed one chamberS. 688Latest action
Sponsor: Dan Sullivan · Senator · AK
AIDecoded by AI · checked against the recordRead the official text
Official title: Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
Read the official bill on Congress.govIn plain words
The plain-language version comes first. The official text is always the reference.
The FISH Act of 2025 would ban foreign vessels linked to illegal fishing or forced labor from U.S. ports and markets.
45-second read · 4 questions answered below
What does this do?
The FISH Act of 2025 creates a public blacklist of foreign fishing vessels, fleets, and owners tied to illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing or forced labor. Blacklisted vessels would be banned from U.S. ports, denied fuel and supplies from U.S. vessels, and barred from importing seafood into the U.S. Treasury could also impose sanctions like asset freezes and visa denials on those involved.
Who does it affect?
The bill targets foreign fishing companies, vessel owners, and countries linked to illegal or forced-labor fishing. U.S. seafood importers, processors, and agencies like NOAA, the Coast Guard, and Customs and Border Protection would also be affected.
Why does it matter?
Foreign vessels and companies tied to illegal fishing could lose access to U.S. ports, supplies, and markets. U.S. importers may face new restrictions or reporting requirements, and federal agencies would take on expanded enforcement duties.
AI-drafted summary. Check it against the official text before you act on it.
Read the official bill on Congress.govMake the call
Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 24, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- HouseYou are here · Mar 24, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.