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A bill to amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to consider nations with open registries in the Secretary's identification of nations engaging in or endorsing illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.

6/10/2026, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4720

The bill titled "A bill to amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to consider nations with open registries in the Secretary's identification of nations engaging in or endorsing illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing" was introduced in the 119th Congress on June 9, 2026. The bill aims to allow the Secretary of Commerce to factor in nations with open registries when identifying countries involved in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing activities, potentially influencing enforcement and regulations in this area.

Current Status of Bill S 4720

Bill S 4720 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2026. Bill S 4720 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 9, 2026.  Bill S 4720's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 9, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4720

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4720

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4720

A bill to amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to consider nations with open registries in the Secretary's identification of nations engaging in or endorsing illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.
A bill to amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to consider nations with open registries in the Secretary's identification of nations engaging in or endorsing illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.

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