Public Law 119-88 (05/04/2026)

Chapter 25 Protection of Vessels on the HIGH SEAS and in Territorial Waters of Foreign Countries

Browse 0 units and 12 sections in Chapter 25 Protection of Vessels on the HIGH SEAS and in Territorial Waters of Foreign Countries of Title 22.

Sections in Chapter 25

§ 1971 “Vessel of the United States” defined § 1972 Action by Secretary of State upon seizure of vessel by foreign country; preconditions § 1973 Reimbursement of owner for any direct charges paid to secure release of vessel and crew § 1974 Inapplicability of chapter to certain seizures § 1975 Claims for amounts expended because of seizure § 1976 Authorization of appropriations § 1977 Reimbursement for seized commercial fishermen § 1978 Restriction on importation of fishery or wildlife products from countries which violate international fishery or endangered or threatened species programs § 1979 Fishermen’s Protective Fund § 1980 Compensation for loss or destruction of commercial fishing vessel or gear § 1980a Reimbursement of owner for fee paid to navigate foreign waters if fee inconsistent with international law § 1980b Sanctions for imposition of conditions on U.S. fishing vessel found inconsistent with international law