United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HR 5479 — 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.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill allows the Secretary of Defense to assist foreign security forces in combating illegal fishing.

This legislation amends U.S. law to grant the Secretary of Defense the authority to help foreign security forces address illegal fishing activities. This capability aims to improve the enforcement of regulations against unreported and unregulated fishing operations.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the authority of the Secretary of Defense to include support for countering illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing operations.

  • 10 U.S.C. § 333(a)

    (10) Counter-illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing operations.

    Adds a new category for training and support related to combating illegal fishing.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5479 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 5479?
HR 5479 is sponsored by Graves, Garret (Republican) and Huffman, Jared (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 5479?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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