Congress·In Committee·S. 1152

Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2025

Rhode Island: Joining the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Council

Mar 26, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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The Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for review. The bill is actively moving as it awaits further discussion by the committee members.

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Unlikely to pass

While the bill helps Rhode Island, similar efforts have stalled in the past because other states on the council may not want to share their voting power.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from S. 1508 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1508 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill would give Rhode Island a permanent seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Right now, Rhode Island is only part of the New England council, even though its fishermen catch many fish that are managed by the Mid-Atlantic group.
The change would add two new members to the council, bringing the total to 23 people. One of these new members would be a voting member from Rhode Island who understands the local fishing industry and its needs.
By joining this council, Rhode Island would finally have a say in rules for popular fish like squid, butterfish, and summer flounder. These fish are very important to the state's economy and the jobs of local fishermen.
The goal is to make sure Rhode Island fishermen are treated fairly when federal officials decide how many fish can be caught each year. Currently, the state has to follow rules set by a group where they do not have a vote or a voice.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions

Mar 26, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1874-1875)

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Mar 26, 2025

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2025

Bill NumberS 1152

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1874-1875)

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