S. 111: Red Snapper Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-16 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-16):
Red Snapper Act of 2025
This bill prohibits the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from restricting certain fishing activities in the South Atlantic until data from the South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count study is integrated into the next South Atlantic red snapper Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) stock assessment.
The bill provides that NOAA may not issue an interim rule, final rule, or Secretarial Amendment establishing an area closure or a bottom fishing closure for specified species until (1) the study is complete; and (2) the study data is integrated into the first South Atlantic red snapper SEDAR stock assessment that is carried out after the bill's enactment. The limitation applies to fishing for species managed under the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region, including red snapper, grouper, and porgy.
(Closures generally restrict recreational and commercial fishing to prevent overfishing and for other conservation purposes.)
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 111 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 111?
S. 111 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Red Snapper Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 111 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).