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119-hr-2375119th Congress

Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]

Introduced

Summary

Adds Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and increases council seats. The Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2025 would amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act by adding Rhode Island to 16 U.S.C. 1852(a)(1)(B) and raising the statutory seat totals from 21 to 23 and from 13 to 14.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Rhode Island fishers get council voice

If enacted, this bill would add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. It would raise two seat counts in law: from 21 to 23, and from 13 to 14. Rhode Island fishing businesses and fishers would gain representation in regional fishing decisions. The change would take effect upon enactment and has no phase-in or funding in this section.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]

RI • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]

    RI • D

    Sponsored 3/26/2025

Roll Call Votes

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