Bill · H.R. 1514· House(119-HR-1514)
Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/24/2025
- Last activity
- 11/19/2025 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Sponsored by
- Mike Ezell
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 6
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission within the Department of the Interior. The Commission is tasked with the basin-wide, inter-agency management of fishery resources, specifically focusing on long-term biological and economic sustainability. A primary goal is the coordinated control and removal of invasive carps and other aquatic invasive species. The Commission will oversee six specific sub-basins and utilize the MICRA Joint Strategic Plan as a management framework. Additionally, the bill creates a grant program to support eligible fishery projects.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
The bill establishes a commission to control invasive species and protect native fish populations and ecosystems.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The bill supports the economic sustainability of commercial and recreational fisheries.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+3
The bill aims to ensure the long-term economic sustainability of fishery resources in the Mississippi River Basin.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Ecological and Economic Sustainability: The Commission aims to provide for the long-term biological and economic sustainability of interjurisdictional fishery resources (Section 2, Finding 6).
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Control of Invasive Species: The Commission will develop strategies to prevent the introduction and control the spread of invasive carps and other prioritized aquatic invasive species (Section 6(b)(3)(A)).
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Financial Support for Projects: The bill establishes a competitive grant program and a formula grant program to fund eligible projects, research, and programs (Section 7(a)).
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Prioritization of Matching Funds: Competitive grants will give priority to entities that provide matching funds from non-Federal sources (Section 7(c)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Specific Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not list any specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+6Improves Rural Development+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Farmers+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 2/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 11/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 11/12/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
- 8/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/3/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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