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Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1860| Senate 
| Updated: 6/7/2023
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (3)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023 This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a grant program to support youth fishing projects. Under the program, NOAA must award grants to nonprofit organizations; educational institutions; state, local, or tribal governments; or Native Hawaiian organizations for conducting youth fishing projects. Funds from the grants must be used for related purposes, such as (1) the purchase or rental of fishing equipment; (2) fees for boats, piers, or other facilities; (3) fishing licenses; and (4) fishing guide costs. In awarding such grants, NOAA must prioritize proposals for projects focused on underserved communities. NOAA must also provide technical assistance related to the youth fishing projects. The bill also requires NOAA to report to Congress regarding (1) the entities that were awarded grants, (2) the amount of funds disbursed, and (3) the activities and number of participants funded by the grants.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4927
Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022
Jun 7, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 7, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 18, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3925
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4927
    Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022


  • June 7, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 7, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • January 18, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3925
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3925: Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023
Education of the disadvantagedHunting and fishingLicensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesOutdoor recreation

Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1860| Senate 
| Updated: 6/7/2023
Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023 This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a grant program to support youth fishing projects. Under the program, NOAA must award grants to nonprofit organizations; educational institutions; state, local, or tribal governments; or Native Hawaiian organizations for conducting youth fishing projects. Funds from the grants must be used for related purposes, such as (1) the purchase or rental of fishing equipment; (2) fees for boats, piers, or other facilities; (3) fishing licenses; and (4) fishing guide costs. In awarding such grants, NOAA must prioritize proposals for projects focused on underserved communities. NOAA must also provide technical assistance related to the youth fishing projects. The bill also requires NOAA to report to Congress regarding (1) the entities that were awarded grants, (2) the amount of funds disbursed, and (3) the activities and number of participants funded by the grants.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4927
Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022
Jun 7, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 7, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 18, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3925
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4927
    Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022


  • June 7, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 7, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • January 18, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3925
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (3)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3925: Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Education of the disadvantagedHunting and fishingLicensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesOutdoor recreation