118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3925Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023

To direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a grant program to fund youth fishing projects.

Public lands and natural resources
Introduced Jun 7, 2023
Last action Jan 18, 2024
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jun 7, 2023
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Referred
Jun 9, 2023
Natural Resources
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

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 as...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 4 actions
Jan 18, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jun 9, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Jun 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.