What does Preamble of HARPOON Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title 10, United States Code. It would authorize the Secretary of Defense to conduct or support capacity-building programs for foreign security forces. These programs are intended to counter illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HARPOON Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Helping Allies Respond to Piracy, Overfishing, and Oceanic Negligence Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of HARPOON Act do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. The term 'Commandant' is defined as the Commandant of the Coast Guard. The terms 'illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing' and 'IUU fishing' are defined by reference to paragraph 3 of the International Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing. The term 'Secretary' is defined as the Secretary of the Navy.

What does MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO BUILD CAPACITY OF FOREIGN SECURITY of HARPOON Act do?

This section modifies existing authority to build the capacity of foreign security forces. Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended. The amendment adds a new paragraph (10) to the existing section.

What does COUNTER-IUU FISHING PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT. of HARPOON Act do?

This section establishes the Counter-IUU Fishing Program Enhancement. The Secretary and the Commandant are directed to engage with foreign partners to establish joint patrols. These joint patrols aim to enhance counter-IUU fishing efforts, combat transnational crime, and enhance regional security. The Secretary and the Commandant must submit an annual report to Congress on engagements with foreign partners. The report must include identification of regions and countries interested in cooperation, limitations due to resources, recommendations for program effectiveness, and assessments of partner operations. The 'appropriate committees of Congress' are defined as the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and Armed Services Committee, and the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and Armed Services Committee.

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HARPOON Act

Last updated: 8/1/2025 · Introduced: 8/1/2025

Author: Todd Young (R-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill authorizes the Secretary of Defense to conduct or support programs for foreign security forces specifically aimed at countering illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.
It directs the Secretary of the Navy and the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish joint patrols with foreign partners to combat illegal fishing and related transnational crime.
The bill requires annual reports to Congress detailing engagement with foreign partners, resource limitations, and assessments of program effectiveness in countering illegal fishing.

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