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Young Fishermen's Development Act

USA116th CongressS-496| Senate 
| Updated: 12/3/2020
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (8)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Doug Jones (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Young Fishermen's Development Act 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 (1) seamanship, navigation, electronics, and safety; (2) vessel and engine care, maintenance, and repair; and (3) sustainable fishing practices. Grant recipients must be a collaborative state, tribal, local, or regionally based network or partnership of public or private entities. Grants may not be used to purchase a fishing license, permit, quota, or other harvesting right.

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Timeline
Feb 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 24, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 19, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-183.
Dec 19, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 394.
Dec 2, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7186-7187)
Dec 2, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7186-7187)
Dec 2, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7188-7189)
Dec 3, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 3, 2020
Received in the House.
Dec 3, 2020
Held at the desk.
Jan 5, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1240
Signed by President.
  • February 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 24, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • December 19, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-183.


  • December 19, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 394.


  • December 2, 2020
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7186-7187)


  • December 2, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7186-7187)


  • December 2, 2020
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7188-7189)


  • December 3, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 3, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • December 3, 2020
    Held at the desk.


  • January 5, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1240
    Signed by President.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1240: Young Fishermen's Development Act
Business educationEducation programs fundingEmployment and training programsHigher educationMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesVocational and technical education

Young Fishermen's Development Act

USA116th CongressS-496| Senate 
| Updated: 12/3/2020
Young Fishermen's Development Act 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 (1) seamanship, navigation, electronics, and safety; (2) vessel and engine care, maintenance, and repair; and (3) sustainable fishing practices. Grant recipients must be a collaborative state, tribal, local, or regionally based network or partnership of public or private entities. Grants may not be used to purchase a fishing license, permit, quota, or other harvesting right.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Feb 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 24, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 19, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-183.
Dec 19, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 394.
Dec 2, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7186-7187)
Dec 2, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7186-7187)
Dec 2, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7188-7189)
Dec 3, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 3, 2020
Received in the House.
Dec 3, 2020
Held at the desk.
Jan 5, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1240
Signed by President.
  • February 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 24, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • December 19, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-183.


  • December 19, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 394.


  • December 2, 2020
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7186-7187)


  • December 2, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7186-7187)


  • December 2, 2020
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7188-7189)


  • December 3, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 3, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • December 3, 2020
    Held at the desk.


  • January 5, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1240
    Signed by President.
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (8)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Doug Jones (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1240: Young Fishermen's Development Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business educationEducation programs fundingEmployment and training programsHigher educationMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesVocational and technical education