The purpose of this resolution is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, which was originally passed in 1976. The resolution acknowledges the significant role this law has played in managing the nation's fishery resources sustainably and profitably. Key provisions of the resolution highlight the importance of healthy marine fish stocks and their habitats for the economy, food supply, and recreational fishing traditions in the United States. It notes the economic impact of fisheries, including billions in sales and millions of jobs.