South Atlantic Red Snapper Fair Access Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Jul 23, 2026
What it does
The South Atlantic Red Snapper Fair Access Act of 2026 would prohibit commercial harvesting, sale, purchase, trade, or barter of South Atlantic red snapper from federal waters during any period when recreational harvest is prohibited, aiming to balance conservation burdens between commercial and recreational sectors. The bill affects commercial fishers, seafood businesses, and related industries in the South Atlantic region (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina), requiring the Secretary of Commerce to implement enforcing regulations within 90 days of enactment. Violations would be treated as violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act,…
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