Search Results: keywords:"south pacific tuna act"

  • H. R. 1792 — An Act To amend the South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:3,293

    H.R. 1792 aims to amend the South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988. The bill makes multiple changes, including updating definitions related to fishing areas and vessels, outlining prohibited activities, and addressing criminal and civil penalties. It also revises licensing processes and...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is about changing the rules for tuna fishing in the South Pacific. It updates who can fish where, what they can't do, and how to report it, but some parts are not very clear, which could cause confusion.

  • H. R. 1792 — To amend the South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:3,459

    The bill H. R. 1792 proposes amendments to the South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988 with the goal of updating and improving regulations concerning tuna fishing in the region. It outlines new definitions, updates the enforcement rules, and specifies prohibited activities within the...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make new rules about catching tuna fish in the South Pacific Ocean to keep everything fair and safe, and it also talks about who can fish there and how to share information without sharing secrets.

  • H. R. 1792 — An Act To amend the South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:3,327

    H.R. 1792 aims to amend the South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988 to update and clarify several aspects of tuna fishing regulation and cooperation with Pacific Island nations. The bill includes changes to definitions and prohibited acts related to fishing, adjusts licensing and...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 1792 is a plan to make new rules about catching tuna fish in the Pacific Ocean, working closely with island countries there to make sure everyone's playing fair and sharing the fish properly, but some parts might be confusing for people who are not experts.