Bills · HR 1894
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1894Environmental Protection
FISH Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 6· LAST ACTION MAR 6
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it fundamentally changes how certain important migratory fish species, like salmon and eels, are managed and protected in the United States. Different federal agencies often have distinct missions, expertise, and priorities. The Department of the Interior primarily manages land, water, and wildlife, including freshwater fish, while the Department of Commerce (through NOAA Fisheries) focuses on marine resources and ocean environments.
By moving these responsibilities, conservation efforts for these species could see a new emphasis or approach. For instance, the Interior Department might prioritize habitat protection in freshwater spawning grounds differently than the Commerce Department, which also balances commercial fishing interests in marine waters. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to different outcomes for fish populations, fishing communities, and ecosystems that rely on these species, depending on the Interior Department's specific management strategies. If it doesn't pass, the current division of labor remains, with the Department of Commerce continuing to oversee these species.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Transfers all federal duties and powers related to anadromous and catadromous fish species under the Endangered Species Act from the Secretary of Commerce to the Secretary of the Interior.
This is the core purpose of the bill, fundamentally changing which agency is responsible for these important migratory fish.
PROVISION 02
Amends the Endangered Species Act to legally define the Secretary of the Interior as the 'Secretary' responsible for anadromous and catadromous species.
This legal change formalizes the transfer of authority and clarifies which Secretary is in charge for these specific species.
PROVISION 03
Allows for the reconsideration of any final administrative determination made by the National Marine Fisheries Service concerning these species within three years before the transfer date.
This provision enables a review of recent decisions by the previous agency, potentially leading to policy changes or adjustments under the new management.
PROVISION 04
Ensures that all existing legal documents, permits, rules, and ongoing legal proceedings from the Department of Commerce related to these functions remain in effect until modified by the Department of the Interior.
This prevents a legal and administrative vacuum during the transition, ensuring continuity of conservation efforts and regulations.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
R· California
YRS IN OFFICE
33
BILLS LED
26
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 57%
DEM 2 REP 5 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 6
Introduced in House
MAR 6
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1894
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 6, 2025
Last actionMar 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025
House BillHR 1894Environmental Protection
FISH Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 6, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
7
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
