SJR47 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Rusty Glover
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Congress, urged to take action against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in Gulf of Mexico
Summary: SJR47 is a Alabama Senate-Joint Resolution urging Congress to take action against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in the Gulf of Mexico to protect the state’s coastal economy and fisheries.
What This Bill Does
The resolution states Alabama’s commitment to eliminating IUU fishing and conserving marine resources, and to protecting Gulf Coast communities. It urges the U.S. Congress to protect coastal borders and take action against IUU fishing in sovereign waters. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Alabama’s Congressional Delegation.

Who It Affects
Alabama coastal communities and the Alabama fishing industry, which could benefit from reduced illegal fishing and better conservation of fisheries.
The United States Congress and federal agencies (such as the Coast Guard), which are encouraged to take action against IUU fishing and protect coastal borders.

Key Provisions
Expresses the Alabama Legislature's commitment to eliminating illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and to the long-term conservation of marine resources and protection of Gulf Coast communities.
Urges the U.S. Congress to protect coastal borders and to take action against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in sovereign waters, with a copy of the resolution sent to Alabama's Congressional Delegation.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative