HR2375Referred to Committee

Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-03-26
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Seth Magaziner
Seth Magaziner
Democrat · RI · Representative
Votes with party: 96.3% (535 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2025-03-26

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would establish new protections and regulations for commercial fishermen operating in Rhode Island waters, addressing concerns about fair access to fishing grounds and sustainable resource management. The bill aims to balance the interests of fishing communities with environmental conservation by potentially modifying existing rules around catch limits, licensing, and fishing territories. Fishermen, fishing businesses, and coastal communities in Rhode Island would be the primary groups affected by these changes.

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Public Lands and Natural Resources
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