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Support for Foreign Security Forces in Combating Illegal Fishing.

A new bill proposes to grant the Secretary of Defense authority to assist foreign security forces in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. While not directly impacting daily US citizens' lives, this could contribute to international stability and marine resource protection, indirectly supporting global food supply chains.
Key points
The Secretary of Defense will gain authority to train and equip foreign forces to counter illegal fishing.
The aim is to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing globally.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5479
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6]
Process start date: 2023-09-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 10, United States Code, to give the Secretary of Defense authority to build capacity of foreign security forces with respect to certain fishing operations.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5479.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Secretary of Defense will gain authority to train and equip foreign forces to counter illegal fishing.
  • The aim is to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing globally.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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