Protecting Global Fisheries Act of 2024

The Protecting Global Fisheries Act of 2024 authorizes the U.S. President to impose sanctions on foreign individuals, entities, or vessels engaged in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing or the illegal trade of endangered species. Sanctions include blocking property, denying U.S. entry, restricting port access, and prohibiting U.S. financial transactions. The bill requires annual reports to Congress on sanctions implementation and efforts to combat such fishing, with specific focus on activities linked to the People’s Republic of China. It also modifies prior law to remove geographic restrictions on bilateral maritime agreements, expanding U.S. diplomatic engagement to address global fishing violations.