South Atlantic Red Snapper Fair Access Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
What this bill does
H.R. 9933, the South Atlantic Red Snapper Fair Access Act of 2026, would prohibit commercial fishing operations from harvesting, selling, purchasing, trading, bartering, or offering for sale South Atlantic red snapper caught in federal waters during any period when recreational harvest of that species is closed. Violations would be enforced under the same penalty and enforcement provisions used for other violations of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the National Marine Fisheries Service, would have 90 days after enactment to issue implementing regulations.
The bill affects commercial fishing operators, seafood dealers, and others involved in the commercial red snapper trade in South Atlantic federal waters, who would face new restrictions tied to recreational season closures. It would also affect recreational anglers, for-hire operators, and coastal businesses that the bill's findings say have faced very short recreational seasons compared to longer commercial ones. The findings cite recent court action blocking state-led pilot programs intended to expand recreational access as context for the bill.
The bill was introduced on July 23, 2026, by Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. It has not yet been considered by the committee or voted on by the full House, and would need to pass the House, Senate, and be signed into law before taking effect.
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Timeline
23 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9933 do?
- H.R. 9933, the South Atlantic Red Snapper Fair Access Act of 2026, would prohibit commercial fishing operations from harvesting, selling, purchasing, trading, bartering, or offering for sale South Atlantic red snapper caught in federal waters during any period when recreational harvest of that species is closed. Violations would be enforced under the same penalty and enforcement provisions used for other violations of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the National Marine Fisheries Service, would have 90 days after enactment to issue implementing regulations. The bill affects commercial fishing operators, seafood dealers, and others involved in the commercial red snapper trade in South Atlantic federal waters, who would face new restrictions tied to recreational season closures. It would also affect recreational anglers, for-hire operators, and coastal businesses that the bill's findings say have faced very short recreational seasons compared to longer commercial ones. The findings cite recent court action blocking state-led pilot programs intended to expand recreational access as context for the bill. The bill was introduced on July 23, 2026, by Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. It has not yet been considered by the committee or voted on by the full House, and would need to pass the House, Senate, and be signed into law before taking effect.
- Has H.R. 9933 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9933. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9933?
- H.R. 9933 was sponsored by Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9933?
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (23 Jul 2026).
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