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HR4800Referred to Committee

Fisheries Modernization Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-29
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Clay Higgins
Clay Higgins
Republican · LA · Representative
Votes with party: 91.7% (593 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/H001077

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (2)

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

  • Cleo Fields (D-LA-6)Original· 2025-07-29
  • Troy A. Carter (D-LA-2)· 2025-08-26

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 →

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2025-07-29

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-07-29

Previously

  • Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2025-07-29

Plain-English Summary

The proposal would update federal rules governing commercial and recreational fishing to reflect modern practices and technology. It would affect fishing companies, recreational anglers, and coastal communities by potentially changing how fishing licenses are issued, what equipment is allowed, and how fish populations are monitored and protected. The changes aim to balance the needs of the fishing industry with conservation efforts to keep fish stocks healthy for future generations.

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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