Aumua Amata Radewagen (R-AS)
To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide for the regulation of fishing in marine national monuments.
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Subcommittee Hearings Held
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The primary goal is to change how fishing is regulated within marine national monuments. It aims to prohibit the use of Presidential proclamations under the Antiquities Act of 1906 to regulate or prohibit fishing in these areas. Instead, the bill mandates that fishing in these monuments continues to be regulated through the Magnuson-Stevens Act and other applicable laws.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +2
Is this likely to create jobs?
By lifting restrictions on fishing in certain marine monuments, commercial fishing operations may experience expanded economic opportunities.
- Scored +2
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
Commercial fishermen and related small businesses benefit from the removal of presidential fishing restrictions.
- Scored +2
Would business owners be better off under this?
Commercial fishing business owners benefit from having more waters opened to fishing opportunities.
The opposite
- Scored -4
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill removes the ability to restrict fishing via presidential proclamations, which critics argue could weaken marine conservation efforts.
- Scored -2
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
It limits executive authority under the Antiquities Act to regulate commercial activities within marine national monuments.
- Scored -1
Does this give the federal government more power?
It restricts executive branch powers regarding the use of the Antiquities Act for marine monuments.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Consistency in Fishing Regulations: By ensuring that fishing in marine national monuments is regulated pursuant to the Magnating-Stevens Act, it maintains a specific legal framework for these activities (Section 1, subsection j, 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limitation of Presidential Authority: The bill prohibits the use of Presidential proclamations under the Antiquities Act of 1906 to prohibit or regulate fishing in marine national monuments, which includes existing proclamations (Section 1, subsection j, 1).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill removes the ability to restrict fishing via presidential proclamations, which critics argue could weaken marine conservation efforts. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — It limits executive authority under the Antiquities Act to regulate commercial activities within marine national monuments.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Commercial fishermen and related small businesses benefit from the removal of presidential fishing restrictions. Is this likely to create jobs? — By lifting restrictions on fishing in certain marine monuments, commercial fishing operations may experience expanded economic opportunities. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Allowing commercial fishing in these waters can provide a minor boost to the fishing industry and local seafood economies.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Commercial fishing business owners benefit from having more waters opened to fishing opportunities. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural coastal communities dependent on commercial fishing benefit from access to additional fishing grounds.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make it easier to do business across state lines? — Standardizes the regulation of fishing in these areas under the Magnuson-Stevens Act rather than disparate executive proclamations. Does this give the federal government more power? — It restricts executive branch powers regarding the use of the Antiquities Act for marine monuments.
- 6/3/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 5/29/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
- 5/19/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House