South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act of 2025
This bill amends the South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988 to update U.S. fishing regulations in the South Pacific region. It primarily affects U.S. commercial tuna fishing vessels operating in the region, as well as Pacific Island nations with whom the U.S. has fishing agreements. Key provisions include revised definitions for fishing areas and vessels, updated prohibited fishing activities, new license requirements, and enhanced technical assistance for Pacific Island nations. The bill also establishes clearer enforcement procedures, penalties for violations, and dispute resolution mechanisms under the treaty framework.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action May 14, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Amendments
2
May 14, 2025
Committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
upper
May 13, 2025
Introduced
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1977-1978)
lower
May 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1977-1978)
lower
May 13, 2025
Introduced
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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