FISH Act of 2025

The FISH Act of 2025 establishes a public "IUU vessel list" of foreign fishing vessels, fleets, and their beneficial owners engaged in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing or fishing involving forced labor. It prohibits listed vessels from accessing U.S. ports, using U.S. port services, or having their seafood imported into the United States. The bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to develop procedures for adding vessels to the list based on clear evidence, including information from international organizations or U.S. authorities. It also authorizes sanctions against entities involved in IUU fishing or forced labor practices in the fishing industry, aiming to prevent seafood from illegal fishing operations from entering U.S. commerce.