Protecting U.S. Fishers from Illegal Foreign Flags Act Legislation by Sen. Merkley Analyzed
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Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2026
Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2026
2026-06-23
Bailey Malota
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Protecting U.S. Fishers from Illegal Foreign Flags Act, originally introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, on June 9, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The legislation aims to amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act, allowing the Secretary of Commerce to identify nations engaging in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing more effectively.
This bill addresses the increasing concern regarding illega . . .
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WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Protecting U.S. Fishers from Illegal Foreign Flags Act, originally introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, on June 9, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The legislation aims to amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act, allowing the Secretary of Commerce to identify nations engaging in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing more effectively.
This bill addresses the increasing concern regarding illega . . .
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TARGETED NEWS SERVICE (founded 2004) features non-partisan 'edited journalism' news briefs and information for news organizations, public policy groups and other organizations. For more information contact MYRON STRUCK, editor, editor@targetednews.com, Springfield, Virginia; 703/304-1897; https://targetednews.com