Authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons and vessels involved in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing or the trade in endangered species, and requires reports on global fishing and China's role in it.

• States U.S. policy of working with allied countries and international bodies to combat illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing, with a particular focus on China.
• Lets the Treasury Department recommend, and the President impose, sanctions such as blocking U.S.-linked property, visa ineligibility, and bans on loans from U.S. financial institutions against those responsible.
• Exempts sales of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, medical devices, and humanitarian assistance from sanctions, except food obtained through illegal fishing.
• Requires the Secretary of State to report within one year, and annually for four years, on global fishing patterns, including those of the People's Republic of China.

• Foreign Relations Committee (Senate)

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