Captain Accursio “Gus” Sanfilippo Young Fishermen’s Development Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
The Captain Accursio Gus Sanfilippo Young Fishermen's Development Act is a narrow reauthorization bill. It amends section 5(a) of the Young Fishermen's Development Act, 33 U.S.C. 1144(a), by striking 2026 and inserting 2031. That keeps the young fishermen development program authorized for five additional years. The underlying program supports training, education, and workforce development for new entrants to commercial fishing, so the bill's practical effect is to keep that grant and training authority available through 2031.
Who Benefits and How
Young commercial fishermen benefit because the training and education program can continue through 2031. Fishing training organizations benefit from continued eligibility for program support. Coastal fishing communities benefit if new entrants receive training in safety, business practices, conservation, and vessel operations. NOAA fisheries grant offices benefit from a clear reauthorization date for program planning. Commercial fishing vessel owners may benefit from a stronger pipeline of trained crew and future operators.
Who Bears the Burden and How
NOAA fisheries grant offices must continue administering awards, reviewing applications, and monitoring recipient performance if appropriations follow the authorization. Federal appropriators and taxpayers bear the funding burden for continued program support. Training grant recipients must comply with Federal grant terms, reporting duties, and eligible-use restrictions. Program applicants that do not receive awards bear the opportunity cost of a competitive grant process.
Key Provisions
- Extends the Young Fishermen's Development Act authorization from 2026 to 2031.
- Amends section 5(a) of the Young Fishermen's Development Act at 33 U.S.C. 1144(a).
- Provides continued authorization for training and workforce-development support for young commercial fishermen.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Reauthorizes the Young Fishermen's Development Act by extending the program authorization from 2026 through 2031.
Key Policy Areas
Fisheries, Workforce Development, Federal Grants
Primary Purpose
Reauthorizes the Young Fishermen's Development Act by extending the program authorization from 2026 through 2031.
Policy Domains
House resolution provisions
Identified Gains
- Young commercial fishermen
- Fishing training organizations
- Coastal fishing communities
- NOAA fisheries grant offices
- Commercial fishing vessel owners
Identified Costs
- NOAA fisheries grant offices
- Federal appropriators
- Federal taxpayers
- Training grant recipients
- Program applicants
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReceived in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without …
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, …
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2358-2359)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate …
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without …
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, …
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 308.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-356.
Additional sponsors: Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Wittman, Mr. Lawler, and Mr. …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Coastal fishing communities, Young commercial fishermen
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "noaa"
- → NOAA fisheries grant offices
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