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H.R. 1240Became Law

Young Fishermen's Development Act

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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.

What just happenedJan 5, 2021

Became Public Law No: 116-289.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Sponsor
12 cosponsors11 D1 R
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  1. Jan 5, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 116-289.

  2. Jan 5, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-289.

  3. Jan 5, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 5, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 24, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 24, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 21, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 20, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7871)

  9. Dec 20, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7871)

  10. Dec 11, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Dec 10, 2020FloorH38310

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

  12. Dec 10, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7119-7120)

  13. Dec 10, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7119-7120)

  14. Dec 10, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1240.

  15. Dec 10, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7119-7121)

  16. Dec 10, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Jun 4, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.

  18. Jun 4, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-429.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jun 4, 2020Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-429.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Jan 29, 2020Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jan 29, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Jan 29, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. May 8, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  24. Mar 6, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  25. Feb 14, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Feb 14, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  27. Feb 14, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 5, 202149

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.

Passed SenateDec 20, 202055

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.

Passed HouseDec 10, 202053

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.

Reported to HouseJun 4, 20207

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.

Introduced in HouseFeb 14, 2019

Young Fishermen's Development Act of 2019

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.

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.

Young Fishermen's Development Act — Informed