Illegal Red Snapper Enforcement Act

12/24/2024, 12:08 AM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 724.
Bill 118 s 3879, also known as the Illegal Red Snapper Enforcement Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of illegal fishing and overfishing of red snapper in US waters.

The bill includes provisions that would increase penalties for individuals caught illegally fishing for red snapper. It also aims to improve enforcement efforts by providing additional resources to agencies responsible for monitoring and enforcing fishing regulations.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to promote sustainable fishing practices and protect the red snapper population from further depletion. This includes setting limits on the number of red snapper that can be caught each year and implementing measures to ensure that fishing practices are in line with conservation goals. Overall, the Illegal Red Snapper Enforcement Act seeks to address the problem of illegal fishing and overfishing of red snapper in US waters through increased enforcement efforts and sustainable fishing practices. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3879

Introduced on
2024-03-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/6/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 724.
Bill 118 s 3879, also known as the Illegal Red Snapper Enforcement Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of illegal fishing and overfishing of red snapper in US waters.

The bill includes provisions that would increase penalties for individuals caught illegally fishing for red snapper. It also aims to improve enforcement efforts by providing additional resources to agencies responsible for monitoring and enforcing fishing regulations.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to promote sustainable fishing practices and protect the red snapper population from further depletion. This includes setting limits on the number of red snapper that can be caught each year and implementing measures to ensure that fishing practices are in line with conservation goals. Overall, the Illegal Red Snapper Enforcement Act seeks to address the problem of illegal fishing and overfishing of red snapper in US waters through increased enforcement efforts and sustainable fishing practices. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and the Administrator of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to develop a standard methodology for identifying the country of origin of red snapper imported into the United States, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

APPROVED
AF
Avianna Faircloth
@endive_grants_usher17021
This bill is so dumb, it's gonna mess everything up for us regular folks who just wanna fish. Can't believe they're doing this to us. #ridiculous #notfair #illegalredsnapperenforcementact

Recent Activity

Latest Action12/18/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 724.