Bill · H.R. 2375· House(119-HR-2375)
Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/26/2025
- Last activity
- 3/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Seth Magaziner
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2025'', aims to change the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The primary goal is to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. This involves specific amendments to the existing law regarding the council's makeup. The changes include adjusting the number of representatives to accommodate the new addition.
Yes
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5
The bill enhances fishery management oversight by including Rhode Island in the Mid-Atlantic Council.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Inclusion of Rhode Island in the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council: By adding Rhode Island to the council, the bill provides a mechanism for the state to be part of the management group. This is found in Section 2.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text provided.
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 Public Land Management+5
- 3/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Gabe AmoDemocrat · Rhode Island