To approve a governing international fishery agreement between the United States and the Government of the Republic of Estonia.

This bill, introduced in 2001, would formally approve a fishing agreement between the United States and the Republic of Estonia. The legislation acts as a renewal of a 1992 pact that sets the rules for how each country can access and manage fish stocks in the other’s coastal waters.

For everyday citizens, this bill supports the sustainable management of shared ocean resources and helps prevent overfishing by establishing clear quotas and environmental standards. It also provides a legal framework for commercial fishing vessels to operate safely and predictably in international regions, which helps maintain a stable supply of seafood for U.S. consumers.