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This bill matters because illegal fishing and the illegal trade of endangered species are major threats to ocean health, global food supplies, and biodiversity. These activities often deplete fish stocks, harm marine ecosystems, and undermine the livelihoods of legitimate fishers. If passed, this bill would give the U.S. a powerful new tool—economic and travel sanctions—to directly target and disrupt the operations of foreign entities that engage in these destructive practices. This could make it more difficult and costly for criminals to profit from exploiting our oceans and wildlife.
Without this bill, the U.S. might rely on less direct or comprehensive measures, which could allow these illicit activities to continue with fewer consequences. By authorizing sanctions and emphasizing international collaboration, the bill signals a stronger, more coordinated global response. It means real economic and travel consequences for those engaging in marine crimes, potentially leading to healthier oceans, more sustainable fisheries, and better protection for endangered species worldwide.
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This bill matters because illegal fishing and the illegal trade of endangered species are major threats to ocean health, global food supplies, and biodiversity. These activities often deplete fish stocks, harm marine ecosystems, and undermine the livelihoods of legitimate fishers. If passed, this bill would give the U.S. a powerful new tool—economic and travel sanctions—to directly target and disrupt the operations of foreign entities that engage in these destructive practices. This could make it more difficult and costly for criminals to profit from exploiting our oceans and wildlife.
Without this bill, the U.S. might rely on less direct or comprehensive measures, which could allow these illicit activities to continue with fewer consequences. By authorizing sanctions and emphasizing international collaboration, the bill signals a stronger, more coordinated global response. It means real economic and travel consequences for those engaging in marine crimes, potentially leading to healthier oceans, more sustainable fisheries, and better protection for endangered species worldwide.
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| TYPE | AMOUNT | WHO |
|---|---|---|
| administrative | Blocking of all property and interests in property | Any foreign person or foreign vessel determined to be responsible for or complicit in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing or illegal endangered species trade, or their leaders, officials, or those who materially assist them. |
| civil | Ineligibility for a visa, inadmissibility to the United States, and revocation of any valid visa or travel documentation | Any alien determined to be responsible for or complicit in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing or illegal endangered species trade, or a corporate officer/principal of, or a shareholder with a controlling interest in, an entity engaged in such activities. |