FISHES Act

Hozzl · 2025-02-01T17:27:36Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5103 FISHES Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/1/2025, 5:27 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5103

The FISHES Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 5103, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address issues related to the conservation and management of fish populations in US waters.

One key aspect of the FISHES Act is the establishment of new regulations and guidelines for commercial fishing practices. This includes measures to prevent overfishing, protect endangered species, and promote sustainable fishing practices. The bill also aims to improve data collection and monitoring of fish populations to ensure that management decisions are based on accurate and up-to-date information.

Additionally, the FISHES Act includes provisions to support research and innovation in the fishing industry. This includes funding for scientific studies on fish populations, as well as grants for the development of new technologies and practices that can help improve the sustainability of the fishing industry. Overall, the FISHES Act is aimed at promoting the long-term health and sustainability of fish populations in US waters, while also supporting the economic viability of the fishing industry. It represents a bipartisan effort to address important issues related to fisheries management and conservation.

Congressional Summary of HR 5103

Fishery Improvement to Streamline untimely regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act or the FISHES Act

This bill establishes deadlines for the approval of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) requests for fishery resource disaster assistance funding.

Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve or deny a spend plan (a type of funding request submitted to NOAA by a state, an Indian tribe, or other eligible requester with an affirmative fishery resource disaster determination) within 30 days of its receipt from NOAA. For any denial, OMB must return the plan to NOAA within 15 days of the denial with a description of the changes necessary for the spend plan to be approved. The bill provides that NOAA, in consultation with the requester, must make the necessary changes and resubmit the spend plan to OMB for approval. OMB must approve or deny a resubmitted spend plan within 15 days of its receipt.

The bill also requires OMB to provide certain information regarding approved spend plans (e.g., the dates of the approval and each denial or resubmission) on its website.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5103

Bill HR 5103 is currently in the status of Became Public Law since January 4, 2025. Bill HR 5103 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 1, 2023. Bill HR 5103's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-229. as of January 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5103

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

243

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

154

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5103

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Disaster relief and insurance

- Government information and archives

- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

- Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

- State and local finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5103

FISHES Act

Fishery Improvement to Streamline untimely regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act

To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to approve or deny spend plans within a certain amount of time, and for other purposes.

Comments

Celia Sherrill

497

11 months ago

This FISHES Act is a complete disaster! It's just another way for the government to control our lives and take away our freedoms. I can't believe they are trying to pass this bill that will only benefit big corporations and hurt small businesses like mine. It's ridiculous how they think they can just push this through without considering the negative impact it will have on hardworking Americans. I refuse to stand by and let them get away with this. We need to fight back against this unjust legislation before it's too late.