Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority Act

Bill 114 hr 3094, also known as the Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to transfer management authority over the red snapper fishery in the Gulf of Mexico from the federal government to the Gulf States of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.

The bill proposes the establishment of a Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority, which would be responsible for developing and implementing a management plan for the red snapper fishery in the Gulf of Mexico. This plan would include measures to ensure the sustainability of the red snapper population, such as setting catch limits, monitoring fishing activity, and enforcing regulations.

Proponents of the bill argue that transferring management authority to the Gulf States would allow for more localized and flexible management of the red snapper fishery, leading to better conservation outcomes and increased economic opportunities for fishermen in the region. Opponents, however, have raised concerns about the potential for overfishing and the lack of federal oversight in the management of a valuable and ecologically important fish species. Overall, the Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority Act is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to shift control over the red snapper fishery in the Gulf of Mexico from the federal government to the Gulf States, with supporters and detractors on both sides of the issue.