S 1078119th CongressIntroduced

Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act

Introduced: Oct 28, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

Establishes the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission to coordinate management of interjurisdictional fisheries across 31 states.

Key Points

1Creates commission within Department of Interior
2Covers 1.2 million square mile watershed across 31 states and 2 Canadian provinces
3Focuses on sustainable fisheries and invasive species control
4Establishes grant programs with $80 million authorization (2027-2036)
5Nonbinding authority that complements existing state and federal management
6Requires annual reporting and 30-year strategic plan evaluation

Impact Areas

Mississippi River Basin fisheries31 states and 2 Canadian provincesCommercial and recreational fishing industriesInvasive species managementFederal fisheries policy

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