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HR5699Referred to Committee

Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-10-06
Introduced
13
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

John H. Rutherford
John H. Rutherford
Republican · FL · Representative
Votes with party: 98.8% (492 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/R000609

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (13)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Daniel Webster (R-FL-11)· 2025-11-17
  • Darren Soto (D-FL-9)· 2025-11-17
  • Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA-1)· 2025-11-17
  • Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL-12)· 2025-11-17
  • Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23)· 2025-11-17
  • Mike Ezell (R-MS-4)· 2025-11-17
  • Mike Haridopolos (R-FL-8)· 2025-11-17
  • Russell Fry (R-SC-7)· 2025-11-17
  • Troy A. Carter (D-LA-2)· 2025-11-17
  • Vern Buchanan (R-FL-16)· 2025-11-17
  • Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX-14)· 2025-12-05
  • Donald G. Davis (D-NC-1)· 2025-12-17
  • Addison P. McDowell (R-NC-6)· 2026-01-21

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Subcommittee Hearings Held

2025-11-19

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-10-06

Previously

  • Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2025-10-06

Plain-English Summary

This bill would update how the government collects and manages information about fish populations and commercial fishing activities, replacing outdated systems with modern technology to get more accurate data. Better fishing data would help regulators make smarter decisions about which fish species need protection, how many fish can be safely caught, and where fishing should be allowed or restricted. The changes would affect commercial fishing companies, recreational fishermen, and government agencies that manage ocean and freshwater fisheries.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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