United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

S 1152 — Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2025

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1874-1875)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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In plain language

The bill adds Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council.

This bill amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to include Rhode Island in the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. It also makes specific adjustments to the membership numbers of the council.

What this means for you
  • Fishermen: This means Rhode Island fishermen will have representation in the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and increases the number of voting members on the Council.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1852(a)(1)(B)

    New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina → New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina, Rhode Island

    Rhode Island is added as a member state in the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1852(a)(1)(B)

    except North Carolina, → except North Carolina, Rhode Island,

    The exception clause for North Carolina is updated to include Rhode Island.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1852(a)(1)(B)

    21 → 23

    The total number of voting members on the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is increased from 21 to 23.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1852(a)(1)(B)

    13 → 14

    The number of voting members appointed by the Secretary for the Mid-Atlantic Council is increased from 13 to 14.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1874-1875)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 1152?
S 1152 is sponsored by Reed, Jack (Democratic) and Whitehouse, Sheldon (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 1152?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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