HR5745Referred to Committee

Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-10-14
Introduced
6
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Mike Ezell
Mike Ezell
Republican · MS · Representative
Votes with party: 96.7% (659 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (6)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 16.

2026-09-15

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would establish new protections for ocean habitats that support fish populations, including rules for activities like fishing, shipping, and offshore development in designated marine areas. Commercial and recreational fishermen, coastal communities that depend on fishing, and companies involved in ocean-based industries would all be affected by these habitat restrictions. The goal is to preserve fish breeding grounds and ecosystems to maintain healthy fish stocks for long-term fishing sustainability.

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Public Lands and Natural Resources
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