H.R. 2375: Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act of 2025

The bill known as the "Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act of 2025" seeks to amend existing law related to fishery management in the United States. Specifically, it proposes to add the state of Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council by making adjustments to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

Key Changes Proposed

• The bill would insert "Rhode Island" into two sections of the existing law, specifically after "States of" and "except North Carolina", effectively including Rhode Island in the list of states governed by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council.
• Additionally, the bill updates numerical references concerning the number of members on the council from 21 to 23 and from 13 to 14, indicating that Rhode Island's addition would increase the council’s membership to accommodate it.

Implications

The inclusion of Rhode Island in the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council could have various implications for the state's fishing industry, including the ability for local fishermen to participate in management decisions and potentially influence regulations that impact their livelihoods. The council is responsible for the management of fish stocks in the Mid-Atlantic region, which could lead to legislative changes or new initiatives affecting fisheries in and around Rhode Island.

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