Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2025

This legislation proposes to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act , specifically targeting the composition of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. The core purpose of the bill is to formally add Rhode Island as a member state to this important regional fishery management body. By incorporating Rhode Island, the bill mandates specific structural changes to the Council. It increases the total number of voting members from 21 to 23 and adjusts the number of appointed members from 13 to 14, ensuring Rhode Island's representation in fishery management decisions.