HR 3714
Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 4:10 PM
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Bill overview
The Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2025 aims to improve the management of forage fish, which are small fish crucial to the health of marine ecosystems. The bill establishes a formal definition of ‘forage fish’ for legal and management purposes, strengthens the role of scientific advice in fisheries decisions, and directs councils to prioritize forage fish populations and their role in the food web. It also requires fisheries management plans to consider the dietary needs of predators that rely on forage fish and mandates that the Secretary establish guidelines to assist councils in managing these important species.
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Henry C. "Hank" Johnson
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