House Resolution 1240, titled the “Young Fishermen’s Development Act,” calls for the U.S. Department of Commerce to establish a first-of-its-kind grant program to address the dwindling number of young people who want to work in commercial fishing.
January 6, 2021
President Trump signed a bill yesterday that will distribute federal grants to help young fishermen get a start in their industry and create the first national training program for the next generation of commercial anglers.
January 6, 2021
“Many of us have worked for decades to protect fish stocks and build strong seafood businesses and it is great to see Congress come together to support the next generation of fishermen,." - Buddy Guindon, Shareholders' Alliance Executive Director
January 6, 2021
Commercial fishing is a vital industry to the American culture and economy, and with the Young Fishermen’s Development Act, we can rest easier knowing there are resources available to provide training and education for the next generation of fishermen that will help feed this great country.
December 9, 2020
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