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Freshwater Fishery Aid: Infrastructure Disaster Relief Expanded

This new law expands financial assistance for freshwater fishers affected by infrastructure-related disasters, such as floods or water control system failures. This means that fishers, including those involved in crawfish farming, can now receive support when their operations are disrupted by issues with federal or state infrastructure.
Key points
Freshwater fisheries, including red swamp crawfish and white river crawfish, are now eligible for disaster relief due to infrastructure-related causes.
Infrastructure-related causes include events from the operation or failure of federal or state infrastructure like flood control systems, spillways, levees, and diversions.
The law clarifies that this relief applies to measurable disruptions in commercial or subsistence fishery activity, aquatic habitat, or water quality.
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Print number: 119_HR_4800
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Process start date: 2025-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fisheries Modernization Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4800.

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 2025-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Freshwater fisheries, including red swamp crawfish and white river crawfish, are now eligible for disaster relief due to infrastructure-related causes.
  • Infrastructure-related causes include events from the operation or failure of federal or state infrastructure like flood control systems, spillways, levees, and diversions.
  • The law clarifies that this relief applies to measurable disruptions in commercial or subsistence fishery activity, aquatic habitat, or water quality.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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