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A resolution expressing concern that illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing threatens security, prosperity, and biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean and facilitates human trafficking, including forced labor, and other inhumane and criminal practices in the region.

12/15/2023, 4:04 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 92

Bill 118 sres 92 is a resolution that addresses the issue of illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing in Latin America and the Caribbean. The resolution expresses concern that this type of fishing poses a threat to security, prosperity, and biodiversity in the region. Additionally, it highlights how illegal fishing practices can facilitate human trafficking, including forced labor, and other inhumane and criminal activities.

The resolution aims to bring attention to the negative impacts of illegal fishing on the environment, economy, and human rights in Latin America and the Caribbean. It calls for increased cooperation between countries in the region to combat illegal fishing and its associated crimes. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of enforcing existing laws and regulations to prevent and punish illegal fishing activities.

Overall, Bill 118 sres 92 seeks to raise awareness about the serious consequences of illegal fishing in Latin America and the Caribbean and to encourage action to address this pressing issue.

Congressional Summary of SRES 92

This resolution underscores the urgency of combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and protecting oceanic biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean. The resolution also (1) encourages greater coordination among the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean to facilitate information sharing and law enforcement responses to IUU fishing; and (2) calls on the Department of State, in coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development and other federal agencies, to counter IUU fishing.

Current Status of Bill SRES 92

Bill SRES 92 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 2, 2023. Bill SRES 92 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 2, 2023.  Bill SRES 92's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S638-639) as of March 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 92

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 92

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

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