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S. 283

Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)

5 October 2026 | Presented to President

What's next: President has 10 days (Sundays excepted): sign, veto, or it becomes law unsigned (pocket veto if adjournment prevents return)

Summary: The bill would direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Institute of Standards and Technology to jointly develop a scientific method for identifying where seafood comes from, using chemical analysis to help enforce laws against illegal fishing. It would also authorize the Department of Defense to provide technical assistance to other countries' maritime forces to help combat illegal fishing and organized crime, and require the agencies to test this methodology on red snapper and tuna before reporting their findings to Congress.

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Posted 6 October 2026

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S. 283 | Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act | Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) | Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee 📅 5 October 2026 | 📌 Presented to President What's next: President has 10 days (Sundays excepted): sign, veto, or it becomes law unsigned (pocket veto if adjournment prevents return) Summary: The bill would direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Institute of Standards and Technology to jointly develop a scientific method for identifying where seafood comes from, using chemical analysis to help enforce laws against illegal fishing. It would also authorize the Department of Defense to provide technical assistance to other countries' maritime forces to help combat illegal fishing and organized crime, and require the agencies to test this methodology on red snapper and tuna before reporting their findings to Congress. [AI-Generated]

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