South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act of 2025

# South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill updates U.S. federal laws to match changes made to an international fishing agreement called the South Pacific Tuna Treaty. The treaty, updated in December 2016, governs how American commercial fishing vessels can operate in the South Pacific Ocean and sets out rules that both the U.S. and 16 Pacific Island nations must follow. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects U.S.

commercial fishing companies and vessels operating in the South Pacific, as well as Pacific Island nations that are party to the treaty (including countries like Fiji, Samoa, Kiribati, and others). The changes cover licensing requirements, law enforcement, liability rules, and how fishing operations are regulated in the region. **Current Status:** The bill has already passed the House of Representatives and is moving through the legislative process. It was sponsored by Rep. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen, a Republican from American Samoa, whose constituent region has a direct interest in Pacific fishing operations.