Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB4800

Introduced
7/29/25  

Caption

Fisheries Modernization Act of 2025

Impact

The proposed legislation has the potential to significantly alter how disaster relief is assessed and distributed for fisheries suffering from infrastructure-related disruptions. By including freshwater fisheries, the bill recognizes the unique challenges faced by these ecosystems and aims to provide necessary support. This could enhance the resilience of local fishing communities that rely on these resources, potentially stabilizing their economies as they face environmental challenges. The bill aims to ensure that freshwater fisheries are not overlooked in disaster relief efforts, which have historically favored marine and anadromous fisheries.

Summary

House Bill 4800, titled the 'Fisheries Modernization Act of 2025', seeks to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act by allowing certain freshwater fisheries to qualify for fishery resource disaster relief. This bill aims to address losses in the fishing industry specifically caused by infrastructure-related issues, such as the failure of flood control systems and other federal or state infrastructure. By enlarging the scope of eligible fisheries, the act hopes to mitigate the impact of these disasters on commercial and subsistence fishing activities.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB4800 may arise from the implications of expanding disaster relief eligibility. Critics might argue that the scope of disaster relief could lead to increased federal oversight or regulatory burdens on state and local fishery management practices. Additionally, there may be concerns regarding how effectively the impacts of infrastructure failures are assessed and determined, and whether freshwater fisheries genuinely face the same level of threat as their marine counterparts. As the bill moves forward, these discussions will likely weigh heavily on legislative debates.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB8705

Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act of 2024

US HB10010

Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024

US HB8862

Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act of 2024

US HB8788

Fisheries Improvement and Seafood Health Act of 2024

US HB9821

Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2024

US HB5687

HSA Modernization Act of 2023

US HB9334

Steel Modernization Act of 2024

US SB2251

Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023

US HB7623

Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024

US HB9425

Tobacco User Fee Modernization Act of 2024

Similar Bills

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