The resolution, introduced by Senator Womack and Representative Riser, calls on the United States Congress to support the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act (H.R.1514 and S.1078) and to facilitate Louisiana's membership as a voting member of the commission upon its passage. The Mississippi River Basin, which is the largest watershed in the U.S., encompasses significant ecological and economic resources that require collaborative management among the thirty-one states and various federal agencies involved. The resolution highlights the importance of establishing a commission to enhance interagency cooperation in managing the basin's fishery resources, particularly in addressing the challenges posed by invasive species that threaten both the ecosystem and the economic benefits derived from fishing in Louisiana.

The resolution emphasizes the critical need for coordinated efforts to manage interjurisdictional fishery resources effectively, as well as the economic impact of freshwater fishing in Louisiana, which contributes over two billion dollars to the state's economy. By memorializing Congress to support the establishment of the commission, the resolution aims to ensure that Louisiana can actively participate in the collaborative management of the Mississippi River Basin's fisheries, thereby promoting sustainability and protecting the state's valuable aquatic resources. A copy of the resolution will be sent to relevant congressional leaders and Louisiana's congressional delegation to advocate for this initiative.