Reports

(a) Impact of new technology Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, with support from the Administrator and the Working Group established under section 3551 of the Maritime SAFE Act (16 U.S.C. 8031), shall conduct a study to assess the impact of new technology (such as remote observing, the use of drones, development of risk assessment tools and data-sharing software, immediate containerization of fish on fishing vessels, satellite Wi-Fi technology on fishing vessels, and other technology-enhanced new fishing practices) on IUU fishing and associated crimes (such as trafficking and fishing involving the use of forced labor) and propose ways to integrate these technologies into global fisheries enforcement and management. (b) Russian and Chinese fishing industries’ influence on each other and on the United States seafood and fishing industry Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, with support from the Secretary of Commerce, shall— (1) conduct a study on the collaboration between the Russian and Chinese fishing industries and on the role of seafood reprocessing in China (including that of raw materials originating in Russia) in global seafood markets and its impact on United States interests; and (2) complete a report on the study that includes classified and unclassified portions, as the Secretary of State determines necessary. (c) Fishermen conducting unlawful fishing in the exclusive economic zone Section 3551 of the Maritime SAFE Act (16 U.S.C. 8031) is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) The impacts of IUU fishing and fishing involving the use of forced labor (1) In general The Administrator, in consultation with relevant members of the Working Group, shall seek to enter into an arrangement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under which the National Academies will undertake a multifaceted study that includes the following: (A) An analysis that quantifies the occurrence and extent of IUU fishing and fishing involving the use of forced labor among all flag states. (B) An evaluation of the costs to the United States economy of IUU fishing and fishing involving the use of forced labor. (C) An assessment of the costs to the global economy of IUU fishing and fishing involving the use of forced labor. (D) An assessment of the effectiveness of response strategies to counter IUU fishing, including both domestic programs and foreign capacity-building and partnering programs. (2) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $2,000,000.. (d) Report Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report on the study conducted under subsection (d) of section 3551 of the Maritime SAFE Act that includes— (1) the findings of the National Academies; and (2) recommendations on knowledge gaps that warrant further scientific inquiry.