S 2357 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Young Fishermen’s Development Program Reauthorization Act

This bill extends the authorization period for the Young Fishermen's Development Program from 2026 to 2031 by amending Section 5(a) of the existing law. It directly affects young commercial fishermen who rely on the program for training, financial assistance, and support to enter or expand their fishing businesses. The key mechanism is a simple date change in the law’s expiration timeline, ensuring current program funding and operations continue without altering existing eligibility or benefits. The bill does not introduce new requirements or funding streams - it only prolongs the existing program’s validity. This is a procedural extension, not a substantive policy change.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 17, 2025 Last action Mar 11, 2026
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Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-115.
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Oct 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Jul 17, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Jul 17, 2025
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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