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Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022

3/12/2024, 4:00 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4927

Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022

This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a program to award grants and provide technical assistance to certain entities for youth fishing projects.

In awarding grants, NOAA must prioritize applicants with proposals for youth fishing projects that focus on an underserved community.

Current Status of Bill S 4927

Bill S 4927 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 22, 2022. Bill S 4927 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 22, 2022.  Bill S 4927's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of September 22, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4927

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4927

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Education of the disadvantaged
- Hunting and fishing
- Licensing and registrations
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Outdoor recreation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4927

Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022
Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022
A bill to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a grant program to fund youth fishing projects.

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