Bill > HR1894

This bill, known as the "Federally Integrated Species Health Act of 2025" (FISH Act of 2025), transfers the management responsibilities for certain fish species from the Department of Commerce and National Marine Fisheries Service to the Department of the Interior. Specifically, the bill shifts oversight of anadromous species (fish that spawn in fresh or estuarine waters and migrate to ocean waters) and catadromous species (fish that spawn in ocean waters and migrate to fresh or estuarine waters) from the Secretary of Commerce to the Secretary of the Interior. The legislation provides comprehensive provisions for this transfer, including allowing the Secretary of the Interior to reconsider administrative determinations made by the National Marine Fisheries Service within the past three years, maintaining the validity of existing permits, regulations, and legal proceedings, and ensuring that ongoing suits or actions are not disrupted by the transfer. The bill also amends the Endangered Species Act to formally define anadromous and catadromous species and update references to the responsible government agency. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure a smooth transition of functions, with all existing legal documents, proceedings, and authorities remaining in effect until specifically modified or revoked under the new management.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1894/all-info