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Introduced
07/26/2023
07/26/2023
In Committee
08/28/2023
08/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to support the commercial fishing industry.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to support the commercial fishing industry. It does this by expanding the eligibility for credit and financial services from Farm Credit Banks and Production Credit Associations to include persons providing services directly related to the operating needs of producers or harvesters of aquatic products. This change will allow these service providers to access the same credit and financial services as the primary producers and harvesters, which is intended to enhance the commercial fishing industry's access to credit and financial resources.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (9)
Chellie Pingree (D)*,
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Josh Harder (D),
Andy Harris (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Nick LaLota (R),
Mary Peltola (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit. (on 08/28/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4940/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr4940/BILLS-118hr4940ih.pdf |
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