Congress·Passed House

Young Fishermen's Development: Program Extension

To reauthorize the Young Fishermen's Development Act.

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Legislative Progress

✓ Filed

✓ Review

✓ House

Senate

President

Key Points

This bill extends a federal program that helps the next generation of commercial fishermen start and grow their businesses. It moves the program's expiration date from 2026 to 2031, ensuring five more years of funding and support.
The program provides grants for training, mentorship, and education on sustainable fishing practices. It is designed to help young people overcome the high costs of entering the industry, such as buying expensive boats or learning complex environmental rules.
This extension matters because the average age of American fishermen is rising. By helping younger people enter the field, Congress aims to protect the future of coastal economies and the nation's domestic seafood supply.

Milestones

5 milestones15 actions

Mar 3, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 3, 2026House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Mar 3, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Mar 3, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3692.

Mar 3, 2026House

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To reauthorize the Young Fishermen's Development Act.

Bill NumberHR 3692

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(8)

D: 2R: 6

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