Bill > HR2375

This bill, known as the Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2025, proposes to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC). Specifically, the bill modifies Section 302(a)(1)(B) of the existing law by inserting "Rhode Island" into the list of states associated with the council. This change increases the total number of council members from 21 to 23 and expands the council's representation from 13 to 14 states. The Magnuson-Stevens Act is a key federal law that governs marine fisheries management in the United States, and fishery management councils play a crucial role in developing management plans for marine fisheries in specific regions. By adding Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, the bill aims to give Rhode Island's fishing industry and coastal communities a more direct voice in regional fisheries management decisions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2375/all-info