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Pacific Commercial Fishing Restoration and Authorization Act of 2026

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Unilateral Presidential action

Restoring American Commercial Fishing in the Pacific

Proclamation

Type

Proclamation

EO number

—

Signed

2026-06-11

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Pacific Commercial Fishing Restoration and Authorization Act of 2026

Restore and expand American commercial fishing access in the Pacific Ocean, reversing prior restrictions and promoting domestic industry.

Constitutional concerns with the original

The proclamation may exceed Article II authority by altering fishing rights and regulations that are statutorily grounded in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 1801 et seq.), which vests regulatory authority in the Secretary of Commerce and regional councils.
Unilateral modification of fishing quotas or access zones without congressional authorization could violate the Property Clause (Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2) regarding federal management of public waters and resources.
The action may abridge due process rights of affected stakeholders (e.g., foreign fishing entities) under the Fifth Amendment if done without notice or hearing.

Solution text

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the 'Pacific Commercial Fishing Restoration and Authorization Act of 2026'. SECTION 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. Congress finds that American commercial fishing in the Pacific is vital to national food security, economic prosperity, and maritime sovereignty. The purpose of this Act is to restore and expand sustainable commercial fishing access in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the United States in the Pacific Ocean, consistent with conservation mandates and international obligations. SECTION 3. AUTHORIZATION OF FISHING ACCESS. (a) The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Pacific Fishery Management Council and the Secretary of State, shall issue permits for commercial fishing by U.S.-flagged vessels in the Pacific EEZ, including areas previously restricted, subject to annual catch limits and ecosystem-based management. (b) The Secretary may adjust quotas and access zones by rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act, with a 60-day public comment period, to ensure sustainability and economic viability. SECTION 4. FUNDING. (a) There is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 from the general fund of the Treasury for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out this Act, including for enforcement, scientific research, and permit processing. (b) No funds shall be used to subsidize foreign fishing operations. SECTION 5. OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shall establish a Pacific Commercial Fishing Oversight Board, composed of representatives from the fishing industry, conservation groups, and tribal nations, to review permit allocations and compliance. Violations of permit conditions shall be subject to civil penalties of up to $100,000 per incident, and criminal penalties for knowing violations. SECTION 6. SUNSET. This Act shall expire on December 31, 2030, unless reauthorized by Congress. SECTION 7. JUDICIAL REVIEW. Any person aggrieved by a permit decision or regulation under this Act may seek review in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit within 90 days of the final agency action.

Operative provisions

funding source

General fund of the Treasury

funding amount

$50,000,000

sunset years

oversight body

Pacific Commercial Fishing Oversight Board within NOAA

enforcement mechanism

Civil penalties up to $100,000 per incident; criminal penalties for knowing violations

judicial review path

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit within 90 days of final agency action

Bipartisan rationale

This statute honors Democratic priorities of environmental sustainability and tribal consultation through ecosystem-based management and tribal representation on the oversight board, while satisfying Republican priorities of economic growth, domestic industry support, and reduced foreign competition. Both parties benefit from clear statutory authority that prevents executive overreach, ensures due process, and provides a stable legal framework for investment.

Constitutional citations

→ Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (Commerce Clause)
→ Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 (Property Clause)
→ Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause
→ Tenth Amendment

Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 Amendment V Amendment X

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