Sanctions for Illegal Foreign Fishing
The House passed this bill in June 2026 and sent it to the Senate. It is now waiting for the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations to take action. Since the Senate often does not schedule bills passed by the House, it is unclear if this bill will move forward.
The bill has support from both parties and addresses concerns about China, but it still needs to pass through several committees before it can become law.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3968-3969)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6338.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stop Illegal Fishing Act
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