Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023
Summary
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.
- Last Action
- 1/18/2024
Actions
- 2024-01-18Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 2023-06-09Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
- 2023-06-07Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2023-06-07Introduced in House
- 2023-06-07Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-06-07 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (20)
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA)
- Andy Kim (D-NJ)
- Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-PR)
- Michael Waltz (R-FL)
- Derek Kilmer (D-WA)
- Daniel Kildee (D-MI)
- Kat Cammack (R-FL)
- Randy Weber (R-TX)
- Carlos Gimenez (R-FL)
- FRANK PALLONE (D-NJ)
- Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)
- Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
- Jared Huffman (D-CA)
- Earl Carter (R-GA)
- Nanette Barragan (D-CA)
- Robert Wittman (R-VA)
- Katie Porter (D-CA)
- John Rutherford (R-FL)
- Ed Case (D-HI)
- Mike Levin (D-CA)
Subjects
- Education of the disadvantaged
- Hunting and fishing
- Licensing and registrations
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Outdoor recreation
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