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Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management

This act aims to improve fisheries management in the U.S. by providing greater flexibility for fishermen and strengthening fishing-dependent communities. Changes include new rules for catch limits, data collection, and support for regions affected by fishery disasters, directly impacting economic stability and fish availability for consumers.
Key points
Increased flexibility in setting annual catch limits, potentially affecting fish availability and fishermen's income stability.
Improved data collection for fisheries, including from fishermen and communities, leading to better management decisions.
Support for fishing communities impacted by disasters, accelerating financial aid and recovery processes.
New rules for catch share programs, requiring majority approval from permit holders before implementation.
A program encouraging the elimination of invasive lionfish, offering additional fishing privileges for other species.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_59
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_59.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased flexibility in setting annual catch limits, potentially affecting fish availability and fishermen's income stability.
  • Improved data collection for fisheries, including from fishermen and communities, leading to better management decisions.
  • Support for fishing communities impacted by disasters, accelerating financial aid and recovery processes.
  • New rules for catch share programs, requiring majority approval from permit holders before implementation.
  • A program encouraging the elimination of invasive lionfish, offering additional fishing privileges for other species.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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