Independent Acting IGs Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4587

119th Congress

Independent Acting IGs Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 22, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Emanuel Cleaver II

Representative

Democratic

MO-5

Cosponsors

17

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Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

This bill would prevent the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from closing any areas in the South Atlantic for certain fish species like red snapper until a study on red snapper populations is completed and the data is incorporated into future assessments.

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 606.

SponsorEmanuel Cleaver II (D-MO)

Introduced7/22/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

ChamberHouse

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Independent Acting IGs Act of 2025

This bill would prevent the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from closing any areas in the South Atlantic for certain fish species like red snapper until a study on red snapper populations is completed and the data is incorporated into fu

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This bill would prevent the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from closing any areas in the South Atlantic for certain fish species like red snapper until a study on red snapper populations is completed and the data is incorporated into future assessments.

Bill Number: 4587
Sponsor: Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO)
Introduced: 7/22/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Fact Sheet

Title: Independent Acting IGs Act of 2025
Bill Number: 4587
Sponsor: Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 7/22/2025
Summary: This bill would prevent the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from closing any areas in the South Atlantic for certain fish species like red snapper until a study on red snapper populations is completed and the data is incorporated into future assessments.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would prevent the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from closing any areas in the South Atlantic for certain fish species like red snapper until a study on red snapper populations is completed and the data is incorporated into future assessments.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Red Snapper Act This bill prohibits the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration from issuing any rule that includes an area closure in the South Atlantic for specified species managed under the Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan until (1) the South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count study is concluded, and (2) the data related to that study is integrated into the upcoming South Atlantic red snapper research track and operational stock assessment.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill prohibits NOAA from issuing any rules that would close areas in the South Atlantic for specified fish species managed under the Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan.
This restriction would remain in place until the South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count study is finished and the data is integrated into future red snapper stock assessments.
The bill aims to ensure that any area closures are based on the most up-to-date scientific information about red snapper populations in the region.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would affect commercial and recreational fishermen who target red snapper and other snapper-grouper species in the South Atlantic region. It would prevent potential fishing restrictions or area closures until the ongoing red snapper study is completed, which could allow more fishing access in the short term. However, the long-term impacts would depend on how the updated scientific data affects future management decisions for the fishery.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Atlantic Coast (U.S.)

Atlantic Ocean

Department of Commerce

Fishes

Government studies and investigations

Gulf of Mexico

Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4587, 119th Congress (2025). "Independent Acting IGs Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4587

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