Improve the collection and accuracy of data used to manage federal fisheries.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act of 2025?
The Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act of 2025 is in the House subcommittee stage as of November 18, 2025. The House committee must hold a vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails because committees do not take action. This bill has not moved since November 18, 2025, and it follows a similar proposal that expired on June 26, 2024.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act of 2025 (H.R. 5699 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8705 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8705 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
John Rutherford (R-FL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.