FL H0553

Urges Congress to use available mechanisms to lessen the sudden impact of recent changes to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act on Florida's fishing industry

Identifies that recent revisions impose significant restrictions on commercial and recreational fishing in federal waters with tight deadlines to end overfishing

Notes that 10 economically important reef fish species in South Atlantic federal waters and similar species in the Gulf of Mexico face new harvest restrictions, with potential complete closure of Atlantic red snapper fishing

Requests Congress balance resource protection with economic prosperity by funding adequate fisheries monitoring and research, and providing economic assistance to fishing businesses and communities affected by the restrictions

Directs copies of the memorial be sent to the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and all members of the Florida congressional delegation