Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2025
S 1152, the Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2025, adds Rhode Island as a voting member to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council under federal law. This bill directly affects Rhode Island's commercial fishing industry by granting the state representation on the council that manages ocean fishery resources. The key mechanism amends the Magnuson-Stevens Act to insert "Rhode Island," in specific sections, increasing the council's voting members from 21 to 23 and non-voting members from 13 to 14. This change ensures Rhode Island's voice is included in decisions impacting its fisheries.
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 26, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Mar 26, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1874-1875)
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Mar 26, 2025
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Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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