Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act of 2025
To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to reform the Marine Recreational Information Program of the National Marine Fisheries Service, and for other purposes.
HB5699 aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of data collection for marine recreational fishing. It would require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to update its Marine Recreational Information Program, which collects data from recreational fishing activities. This data is crucial for managing fisheries and ensuring sustainable practices. The bill affects recreational fishers, fisheries managers, and anyone relying on accurate fishing data for decision-making.
This bill was introduced on October 6, 2025, and is currently in the referral phase, having been referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries. A subcommittee hearing was held on November 19, 2025, to discuss the bill further. This bill is in its early stages, and further legislative action will depend on the outcomes of these discussions.
Key milestones include the introduction of the bill on October 6, 2025, referral to the House Committee on Natural Resources, and referral to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries on November 12, 2025. The recent subcommittee hearing on November 19, 2025, marks the most recent action in the legislative process.
