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To preserve United States fishing heritage through a national program dedicated to training and assisting the next generation of commercial fishermen.

USA115th CongressHR-2079| House 
| Updated: 4/24/2017
Don Young

Don Young

Republican Representative

Alaska

Cosponsors (10)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Niki Tsongas (Democratic)Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Young Fishermen's Development Act of 2017 This bill directs the National Sea Grant Office in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Young Fishermen's Development Grant Program to provide training, education, outreach, and technical assistance initiatives for young fishermen. The office shall make competitive matching grants to support local and regional training, education, outreach, and technical assistance initiatives for young fishermen, including programs, workshops, and services related to seamanship, navigation, electronics, and safety, vessel and engine care, and sustainable fishing practices. Grant recipients must be a collaborative state, tribal, local, or regionally based network or partnership of public or private entities. In awarding grants, the office shall give priority to partnerships and collaborations that are led by or include nongovernmental fishing community-based organizations and school-based fisheries educational organizations with expertise in fisheries and sustainable fishing training and outreach. Grants may not be used to purchase a fishing license, permit, quota, or other harvesting right.
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Timeline
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Jun 8, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1323
Introduced in Senate
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • April 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.


  • June 8, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1323
    Introduced in Senate

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 115-1323: A bill to preserve United States fishing heritage through a national program dedicated to training and assisting the next generation of commercial fishermen, and for other purposes.
Business educationEducation programs fundingEmployment and training programsHigher educationMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesVocational and technical education

To preserve United States fishing heritage through a national program dedicated to training and assisting the next generation of commercial fishermen.

USA115th CongressHR-2079| House 
| Updated: 4/24/2017
Young Fishermen's Development Act of 2017 This bill directs the National Sea Grant Office in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Young Fishermen's Development Grant Program to provide training, education, outreach, and technical assistance initiatives for young fishermen. The office shall make competitive matching grants to support local and regional training, education, outreach, and technical assistance initiatives for young fishermen, including programs, workshops, and services related to seamanship, navigation, electronics, and safety, vessel and engine care, and sustainable fishing practices. Grant recipients must be a collaborative state, tribal, local, or regionally based network or partnership of public or private entities. In awarding grants, the office shall give priority to partnerships and collaborations that are led by or include nongovernmental fishing community-based organizations and school-based fisheries educational organizations with expertise in fisheries and sustainable fishing training and outreach. Grants may not be used to purchase a fishing license, permit, quota, or other harvesting right.
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Timeline
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Jun 8, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1323
Introduced in Senate
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • April 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.


  • June 8, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1323
    Introduced in Senate
Don Young

Don Young

Republican Representative

Alaska

Cosponsors (10)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Niki Tsongas (Democratic)Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 115-1323: A bill to preserve United States fishing heritage through a national program dedicated to training and assisting the next generation of commercial fishermen, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business educationEducation programs fundingEmployment and training programsHigher educationMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesVocational and technical education