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“Amendment SA 3888 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.”
This amendment adds a plan to fight illegal and unregulated fishing around the world to the national defense bill. It aims to stop fishing activities that break international rules, which can damage the environment and hurt the livelihoods of law-abiding American fishermen.
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“Amendment SA 3888 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.”
This amendment adds a plan to fight illegal and unregulated fishing around the world to the national defense bill. It aims to stop fishing activities that break international rules, which can damage the environment and hurt the livelihoods of law-abiding American fishermen.
Illegal fishing is a multi-billion dollar problem that depletes ocean resources and creates unfair competition for the U.S. fishing industry. It is also frequently linked to other maritime crimes, including forced labor and smuggling.
This primarily affects commercial fishermen, coastal communities, and maritime security agencies responsible for patrolling international waters.