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Illegal Red Snapper Enforcement Act
1/14/2025, 6:51 PM
Summary of Bill S 3879
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.
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 3879
Bill S 3879 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2024. Bill S 3879 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 6, 2024. Bill S 3879's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 724. as of December 18, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3879
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3879
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3879
Illegal Red Snapper Enforcement Act
Illegal Red Snapper Enforcement Act
A 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.
Comments

Marleigh Shea
846
1 year ago
I can't believe this new bill about red snapper fishing! It's gonna make it harder for me to go out on the water and catch some fresh fish for dinner. Why do they have to make things so complicated? #frustrated

Avianna Faircloth
808
1 year ago
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
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3879
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