United StatesSenate Bill 1152S 1152
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2025
Public Lands and Natural Resources
2 pages
- senate
- house
- president
Last progress March 26, 2025 (8 months ago)
Introduced on March 26, 2025 by John F. Reed
Sponsors (2)
House Votes
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Senate Votes
Pending Committee
March 26, 2025 (8 months ago)Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1874-1875)
Presidential Signature
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AI Summary
This bill adds Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council by changing the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. In short, Rhode Island would be included in the council that helps set regional fishing plans and rules for the Mid-Atlantic region.
Why it matters: Rhode Island would be part of the council’s work on managing fisheries in that area, ensuring the state is included when regional fishing policies are discussed and developed.
- Who is affected: Rhode Island and the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
- What changes: Rhode Island is added to the council by amending existing federal fishery law
- When: Would take effect if enacted into law
Text Versions
Text as it was Introduced in Senate
ViewMarch 26, 2025•2 pages
Amendments
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