Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act of 2025

This bill amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island as a voting member of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. It directly affects Rhode Island's commercial fishing industry by granting the state a formal seat on the council that manages ocean fisheries. The key mechanism involves updating the council's membership structure, increasing the total number of states represented from 21 to 23 and the number of voting members from 13 to 14. This procedural change ensures Rhode Island's voice is included in regional fisheries decisions.