Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2025

This bill would make it easier for the commercial fishing industry and the businesses that support it to get loans and financial services. It changes the Farm Credit Act so that Farm Credit banks and production credit associations can serve not only fishermen, but also companies that provide services directly tied to fishing operations, like those that help with day-to-day needs of producers or harvesters of fish and other aquatic products.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Commercial fishermen and businesses that provide them with operating services.
• What changes: Expands who can receive credit and financial services from the Farm Credit System to include service providers to the fishing industry.
• Why it matters: More access to financing could help fishing operations and their support businesses cover essential costs and keep working.