MAWS Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2026-01-23T09:06:57Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4294 MAWS Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/23/2026, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4294

H.R. 4294 in the 119th Congress, introduced on July 7, 2025, aims to direct the Secretary of Commerce to create a pilot program specifically focused on the sale of blue catfish harvested within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4294

Bill HR 4294 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 7, 2025. Bill HR 4294 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 7, 2025. Bill HR 4294's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. as of January 22, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4294

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4294

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a pilot program with respect to the sale of blue catfish caught within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

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Sariyah Fitzgerald

573

5 months ago

I don't care what anyone says, this new bill is gonna be great for us! It's about time someone did something about this issue. But who really benefits from it?