S1152Referred to Committee
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2025
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-03-26
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
S
ⓘType
Sponsor
Jack Reed
Democrat · RI · Senator
Votes with party: 81.4% (850 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/R000122
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Cosponsors (1)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1874-1875)
2025-03-26
Source: Congress.gov
Committee Activity
Currently in
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationReferred To · 2025-03-26
Previously
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeReferred To · 2025-03-26
Plain-English Summary
This legislation would establish new protections and fair treatment standards for commercial fishermen in Rhode Island, likely addressing issues like fishing rights, catch limits, and access to fishing grounds. The bill aims to ensure that local fishermen have equitable opportunities to make a living from their trade while competing with larger fishing operations. It has been sent to the Senate Commerce Committee for review and discussion.
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Subjects
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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