Supporting Allies to Combat Illegal Fishing and Piracy
This act allows the U.S. military to assist other countries in combating illegal fishing and piracy. This aims to protect marine resources and enhance maritime security, indirectly affecting fish availability and price stability, as well as the safety of trade routes.
Key points
The U.S. military can train foreign security forces to counter illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.
The act encourages joint patrols with foreign partners to combat maritime crime and enhance regional security.
It requires annual reports to Congress on cooperation with other countries in combating illegal fishing.
Introduced
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