By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1 . Purpose and Policy . (a) America’s outdoor recreation sector generates over $1. 2 trillion annually and supports over 5 million jobs. To ensure America’s recreational fishing remains strong, Federal fisheries management must appropriately prioritize both recreational and commercial fishing. From saltwater anglers and offshore boaters to charter operators, the recreational fishing industry is a strong driver of our Nation’s outdoor economy.
Aligning both with the Make America Beautiful Again (MABA) Commission, established under Executive Order 14313 of July 3, 2025 (Establishing the President’s Make America Beautiful Again Commission), and with Executive Order 14276 of April 17, 2025 (Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness), this order modernizes Federal management by shifting the Federal posture from restricting recreational access to fishing to actively empowering affiliated industries and coastal communities. (b) It is the policy of the United States to elevate the marine recreational fishing industry as an important consideration in all Federal ocean, coastal, and public land decision-making. Sec .
2 . Agency Implementation . (a) To effectuate the policy described in section 1 of this order, all relevant executive departments and agencies (agencies) shall partner with States and the private sector to vigorously rebuild, expand, permit, and modernize data collection. All such agencies shall eliminate unnecessary restrictions that harm our coastal economies, burden charter fishing businesses, and limit public access to our marine resources. Furthermore, it is the policy of my Administration to demand accurate cutting-edge data collection and empower State-Federal partnerships to produce the information needed for responsible management.
(b) Within 180 days of the date of this order, pursuant to 16 U. S. C. 1851, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) shall review targeted National Standards Guidelines issued…