119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Oct 15, 2026
S. 283Signed Into LawPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)4 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 28, 2025
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In plain English
NOAA and NIST must jointly develop a standard methodology using chemical analysis to identify where seafood originates, with input from Customs and Border Protection and the Coast Guard, to help enforce laws against illegal fishing. The methodology must include a portable field kit suitable for testing prepared seafood like sushi and undergo pilot testing on red snapper and tuna. NIST must report to Congress within two years on the methodology and a plan to put it into operation, including whether any aspects are impracticable and what alternatives might work. The Defense Department is authorized to use military funds to provide technical assistance to other countries' maritime forces in combating illegal fishing and organized crime. Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX).
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Activity timeline
Oct 15
Oct 15
Oct 15
Became Public Law No: 119-123.
Oct 15
Oct 15
Oct 15
Became Public Law No: 119-123.
Oct 15
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Oct 15
Signed by President.
Oct 15
Oct 15
Oct 15
Signed by President.
Oct 5
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Presented to President.
Oct 5
Oct 5
Oct 5
Presented to President.
Sep 28
Sep 28
Sep 28
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 24
Sep 24
Sep 24
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 283 by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020)
Sep 24
Sep 24
Sep 24
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 283 by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020)
Sep 15
Sep 15
Sep 15
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
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Full action log
All 27 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Oct 15
Became Public Law No: 119-123.
Oct 15
Became Public Law No: 119-123.
Oct 15
Signed by President.
Oct 15
Signed by President.
Oct 5
HOUSEPresented to President.
Oct 5
Presented to President.
Sep 28
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 24
SENATESenate agreed to the House amendment to S. 283 by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020)
Sep 24
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 283 by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020)
Sep 15
SENATEMessage on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Sep 14
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5557-5558)
Sep 14
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5557-5558)
Sep 14
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 283.
Sep 14
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5557-5558)
Sep 14
HOUSEMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2025
Jul 15
HOUSEHeld at the desk.
Jul 15
HOUSEReceived in the House.
Jul 15
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 14
SENATEPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4341; text: CR S4341-4342)
Jul 14
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 21
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 86.
May 21
SENATECommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-24.
May 21
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-24.
Feb 5
SENATECommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jan 28
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 28
Introduced in Senate
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1 Democrat · 3 Republicans
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Republicans (3)
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