US lawmakers introduce Protecting Global Fisheries Act to cut down IUU fishing

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According to lawmakers, the Protecting Global Fisheries Act would require regular briefings from the State Department and the Department of Defense on IUU fishing to Congress | Photo courtesy of Igor Grochev/Shutterstock
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Two U.S. lawmakers have introduced a new bill intended to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) and U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) have partnered to sponsor the Protecting Global Fisheries Act, legislation they claim will expand the U.S. government’s authority and enable the federal government to better partner with foreign governments on maritime law enforcement.

“Illegal fishing practices abroad threaten Louisiana. Seafood production is a driver of our economy and way of life,” Cassidy said in a statement. “By cracking down on unfair competition from IUU fishing, we can preserve jobs, protect our local economies, strengthen national security, and safeguard marine habitats.”

In the statement, Cassidy and Kaine claim ...


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