Senators Propose Bill to Counter Illegal Fishing Practices

A bipartisan Senate bill, the 'Protecting U.S. Fishers from Illegal Foreign Flags Act,' has been introduced by Senators Wicker and Merkley. The legislation seeks to amend existing law to identify countries that facilitate illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing through 'flags of convenience.' This initiative aims to safeguard American fishers and support sustainable global fisheries.