Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 2315

119th Congress

Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 26, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Stephen F. Lynch

Representative

Democratic

MA-8

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

The Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025 would limit funding for the Department of State's International Fisheries Commissions account in the 2024 fiscal year. This could impact international cooperation and efforts to manage shared fisheries resources.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025 would limit funding for the Department of State's International Fisheries Commissions account in the 2024 fiscal year. This could impact international cooperation and efforts to manage shared fisheries resources.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of State's International Fisheries Commissions account.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Limits funding for the Department of State's International Fisheries Commissions account in FY2024
Could reduce US participation in international fisheries management and cooperation efforts
May impact US commitments and relationships with other countries on shared marine resources

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would likely reduce the US government's ability to engage in international fisheries management and cooperation. This could negatively impact the sustainability of shared marine resources and the US fishing industry's access to those resources. Coastal communities and businesses that rely on commercial and recreational fishing may be affected.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2315, 119th Congress (2025). "Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2315