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FISH Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1894| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
Ken Calvert

Ken Calvert

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Vince Fong (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Adam Gray (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to transfer all functions related to anadromous species and catadromous species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) from the Secretary of Commerce and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to the Secretary of the Interior. Anadromous species spawn in fresh or estuarine waters and migrate to ocean waters, while catadromous species do the reverse. This jurisdictional shift aims to consolidate the management of these migratory fish under a single federal department. The legislation amends the ESA to explicitly define these species and designates the Secretary of the Interior as the responsible authority for them. It also allows for the reconsideration of certain administrative determinations made by NMFS within three years prior to the transfer date. Requests for reconsideration must be filed with the Department of the Interior within 365 days of the transfer's completion. Furthermore, the bill includes standard provisions to ensure a seamless transition, such as deeming references to the former department to now refer to the Department of the Interior. Existing legal documents, ongoing proceedings, and commenced lawsuits related to these functions will remain valid and continue under the new authority, preventing disruption during the transfer.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4723
Fish Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-866
FISH Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-872
FISH Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-548
FISH Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3916
FISH Act
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 3, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-688
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-101.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4723
    Fish Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-866
    FISH Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-872
    FISH Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-548
    FISH Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3916
    FISH Act


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 3, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-688
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-101.

Environmental Protection

FISH Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1894| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
This bill proposes to transfer all functions related to anadromous species and catadromous species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) from the Secretary of Commerce and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to the Secretary of the Interior. Anadromous species spawn in fresh or estuarine waters and migrate to ocean waters, while catadromous species do the reverse. This jurisdictional shift aims to consolidate the management of these migratory fish under a single federal department. The legislation amends the ESA to explicitly define these species and designates the Secretary of the Interior as the responsible authority for them. It also allows for the reconsideration of certain administrative determinations made by NMFS within three years prior to the transfer date. Requests for reconsideration must be filed with the Department of the Interior within 365 days of the transfer's completion. Furthermore, the bill includes standard provisions to ensure a seamless transition, such as deeming references to the former department to now refer to the Department of the Interior. Existing legal documents, ongoing proceedings, and commenced lawsuits related to these functions will remain valid and continue under the new authority, preventing disruption during the transfer.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4723
Fish Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-866
FISH Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-872
FISH Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-548
FISH Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3916
FISH Act
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 3, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-688
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-101.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4723
    Fish Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-866
    FISH Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-872
    FISH Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-548
    FISH Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3916
    FISH Act


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 3, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-688
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-101.
Ken Calvert

Ken Calvert

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Vince Fong (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Adam Gray (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted