- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Jan 15, 2026
What it does
The SHIFT Act aims to improve the management of fisheries affected by shifting fish stocks due to changing ocean conditions by requiring federal agencies to incorporate ecological data into coastal fishery management plans and account for impacts on fish abundance, distribution, and ecosystems when setting quotas. It amends the Magnuson-Stevens Act to establish a process for determining when a fishery spans multiple regional council jurisdictions, mandating coordination or joint management plans among councils, with the Secretary of Commerce stepping in if councils fail to agree. The bill also updates procedures for authorizing new fisheries or fishing gear, requiring environmental and…
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