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US S3389
US S3389FISH Wellness Act of 2023 Fishing Industry Safety, Health, and Wellness Improvement Act of 2023
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Introduced
12/04/2023
12/04/2023
In Committee
12/04/2023
12/04/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to authorize safety and prevention training programs for fishing vessel operators and crewmembers, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Fishing Industry Safety, Health, and Wellness Improvement Act of 2023 (FISH Wellness Act of 2023), aims to authorize safety and prevention training programs for fishing vessel operators and crew members. Specifically, it amends the existing law to include training that addresses behavioral and physical health risks, such as substance use disorder and worker fatigue, facing the commercial fishing industry. The bill also increases the funding for these training programs from $3 million to $6 million for each of the fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Additionally, the bill allows the Secretary to transfer funds to the Department of Health and Human Services to administer the grant programs.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Ed Markey (D)*,
Susan Collins (R),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 12/04/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3389/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s3389/BILLS-118s3389is.pdf |
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