Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2023

This bill amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. It directly affects Rhode Island fishermen by granting the state a voting seat on the council that manages ocean fisheries in the region. The key mechanism involves updating the council's membership rules to include Rhode Island, increasing the total number of states represented from 21 to 23 and the number of voting members from 13 to 14. This change ensures Rhode Island's input in decisions about sustainable fishing practices and resource management.