WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

H 2177

An Act to provide economic security for fishing industry participants

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tony Cabral and 3 co-sponsors

Massachusetts bill aims to establish economic security measures for fishing industry workers and participants, with provisions under review in Labor and Workforce Development Committee.

Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:15 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · H 2177

Legislative bill overview

H 2177 proposes economic security measures for Massachusetts fishing industry participants, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative record. The bill was referred to the Labor and Workforce Development Committee in February 2025 and recently underwent a hearing process in October 2025.

Why is this important

The fishing industry in Massachusetts is economically significant and faces challenges including volatile catch seasons, market fluctuations, and vessel operating costs. Economic security measures could affect worker stability, industry sustainability, and coastal community livelihoods across the Commonwealth's major fishing regions.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism and costs – Unclear whether economic security provisions would be funded through taxes, fees on fishing operations, or general revenue, creating potential fiscal concerns
  • Industry competitiveness – Additional requirements or costs imposed on fishing operations could affect price competitiveness relative to imported seafood and other states' fisheries
  • Program specifics and eligibility – The bill's actual provisions regarding who qualifies and what benefits or protections are provided remain undefined in available materials

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.