Bill > S1152

This bill amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, which is a regional fishery management organization responsible for developing management plans for marine fisheries in federal waters. Specifically, the bill makes four key changes to the existing law: it adds "Rhode Island" to the list of states in the council's composition, increases the total number of council members from 21 to 23, and increases the number of voting members from 13 to 14. By including Rhode Island in the council, the bill aims to give Rhode Island fishermen and state representatives a more direct role in managing marine fisheries in the Mid-Atlantic region, ensuring their interests and local knowledge are represented in fishery management decisions. The bill's short title is the "Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2025", reflecting its goal of providing greater representation for Rhode Island's fishing industry.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1152/all-info