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BillHR 531 · 119

South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act of 2025

Introduced
Jan 16, 2025
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
May 14, 2025

Bill Summary

Ratifies the South Pacific Tuna Treaty, which allows US fishing boats to operate in certain Pacific island waters. Funds US participation in the treaty and related activities.

Sponsored By

Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen
Republican · American Samoa · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 16, 2025
  5. May 14, 2025You Are Here

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects US tuna fishermen and the Pacific island nations party to the treaty, allowing them to fish in designated areas and promoting cooperation on tuna conservation. Impacts the economies of these island nations and the US fishing industry through increased access to fishing grounds.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on Commerce
IntroducedJan 16, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 14, 2025
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.