H.R. 1514 establishes the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission to manage fisheries across multiple states through a collaborative governance structure where state fisheries officials, federal agencies, and Indian tribes each have voting representation. The Commission will be led by an elected Chair and Vice Chair, employ an executive director and support staff, and make decisions by majority vote with a preference for consensus. The legislation authorizes $1 million in fiscal year 2026 for startup costs, followed by $30 million annually from 2027 through 2029 and $50 million annually from 2030 through 2032 to support the Commission's management activities and grant programs, with an additional $500,000 per year through 2032 for the Secretary of the Interior to house the Commission.
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