Restrict foreign ownership and control of United States commercial fishing vessels and operations.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Protect American Fisheries Act of 2025?
The Protect American Fisheries Act of 2025 is stalled in the House Committee on Natural Resources where it has remained since November 18, 2025. The committee members must take action to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to hold a vote. This bill has seen no progress for seven months, which is a common outcome for proposals in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Protect American Fisheries Act of 2025 (H.R. 6150 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
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. 10010 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 10010 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Nancy Mace (R-SC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.