Senate bill adds Rhode Island to Mid-Atlantic Fishery Council
In committeeS. 1152Latest action
Sponsor: Jack Reed · Senator · RI
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Official title: Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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S 1152 would give Rhode Island a formal seat and vote on the federal council that sets fishing rules for Mid-Atlantic waters.
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What does this do?
This bill would add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, the federal body that sets fishing rules for waters off the Mid-Atlantic coast. It would grow the council from 21 to 23 total seats and from 13 to 14 voting members.
Who does it affect?
Rhode Island's commercial and recreational fishing industries would be most directly affected. Right now, Rhode Island has no formal seat or vote on this council, even though Rhode Island fishermen fish in those waters and live under its rules.
Why does it matter?
Rhode Island fishermen currently fish in Mid-Atlantic waters and are affected by the council's decisions without having any formal say in them. Adding the state would give it a voice in decisions about fish species and fishing limits set by that council.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 26, 2025
- Senate committeeYou are here · Mar 26, 2025
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1874-1875)