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US S3389

US S3389
FISH Wellness Act of 2023 Fishing Industry Safety, Health, and Wellness Improvement Act of 2023


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Introduced
12/04/2023
In Committee
12/04/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 12/04/2023)

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