HR 6150

This bill, the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2025, amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to allow for the declaration of a ‘fishery resource disaster’ if an ‘economic cause’ is identified. Specifically, it defines ‘economic cause’ as activities by foreign entities that distort markets, disrupt sustainable harvesting, or hinder the economic viability of fisheries. The bill expands the information considered when determining a disaster to include documentation of adverse effects from foreign activities like illegal fishing, predatory pricing, and harmful subsidies. It also requires consideration of impacts on seafood prices and related economic factors.