South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act Of 2023

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The South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act of 2023 aims to implement the South Pacific Tuna Treaty, which governs access to fisheries in the South Pacific region. The bill includes provisions related to fishing rights, conservation measures, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure sustainable tuna fishing practices. It also addresses compliance with international agreements and promotes cooperation among nations in managing tuna stocks. The act seeks to support economic development in the region while preserving marine resources for future generations.

• 2023-03-24: Introduced in House

• 2023-03-24: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

• 2023-07-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.

• 2023-07-27: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

• 2023-10-25: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

• 2023-10-26: Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged.

• 2023-10-26: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

• 2023-10-26: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

• 2024-03-21: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-429.

• 2024-03-21: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 354.

• 2024-04-09: Ms. Hageman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

• 2024-04-09: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2157-2159)

• 2024-04-09: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1792.

• 2024-04-09: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2157-2158)

• 2024-04-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

• 2024-04-10: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.