Protect American Fisheries Act of 2025
Sponsor

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Cosponsors (9)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
- Barry Moore (R-AL-1)Original· 2025-11-19
- Byron Donalds (R-FL-19)Original· 2025-11-19
- Clay Higgins (R-LA-3)Original· 2025-11-19
- Gregory F. Murphy (R-NC-3)Original· 2025-11-19
- Jared F. Golden (D-ME-2)Original· 2025-11-19
- Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX-14)Original· 2025-11-19
- Troy A. Carter (D-LA-2)Original· 2025-11-19
- Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-34)Original· 2025-11-19
- Donald G. Davis (D-NC-1)· 2026-02-24
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 →
Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-11-19
Previously
- Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2025-11-19
Plain-English Summary
This bill would protect American fishing rights and marine resources by establishing or strengthening regulations on commercial and recreational fishing in U.S. waters. The legislation likely aims to prevent overfishing, manage fish populations sustainably, and potentially restrict foreign fishing vessels from operating in American waters, affecting commercial fishing companies, recreational anglers, and coastal communities that depend on healthy fish stocks.
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Subjects
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