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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 9507· 119th Congress

FISH Act of 2026

Sponsor
Nicholas Begich (R-AK)
Introduced
Jun 29, 2026
Last Action
Jun 29, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Jun 29, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Detailed analysis pending. Official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
  • Bill title suggests focus on fisheries or aquatic resources, but specific provisions remain unclear.
  • Referred to four committees (Natural Resources, Judiciary, Foreign Affairs, Transportation), indicating broad scope across multiple policy areas.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Affects fishing industry, coastal communities, and environmental advocates, but impacts depend on unreleased bill language.
  • Multi-committee jurisdiction suggests provisions may touch federal-state authority, international treaties, or infrastructure—each with different stakeholder groups.
  • No cosponsors yet signals limited early momentum, though referral shows House leadership deemed it substantive enough for floor action.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced June 29, 2026, now in committee review. Committees will determine timeline for consideration independently.
  • Watch for committee hearing announcements and markup sessions as first signs of serious legislative movement.
  • Check Congress.gov or contact your House rep's office for updates as committees begin substantive review.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 29, 2026Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Foreign Affairs, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Jun 29, 2026Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Foreign Affairs, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Jun 29, 2026Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Foreign Affairs, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Jun 29, 2026Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Foreign Affairs, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Jun 29, 2026Introduced in House
  • Jun 29, 2026Introduced in House