Bills · HR 3692
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3692Employment and training programsVocational and technical education
Captain Accursio “Gus” Sanfilippo Young Fishermen’s Development Act
INTRO JUN 3· LAST ACTION MAR 4
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
In Committee
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Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it ensures continued support for a key industry that faces challenges like an aging workforce and difficulties attracting new talent. By extending the Young Fishermen's Development Act, the government aims to keep pathways open for young people to enter commercial fishing, helping to secure the future of the nation's seafood supply and coastal economies.
If this bill becomes law, programs that help young fishermen will continue for an additional five years, potentially fostering new businesses, creating jobs, and maintaining a domestic food source. If it doesn't pass, the existing program would expire in 2026, which could leave a gap in support for aspiring fishermen and potentially exacerbate the challenges facing the industry.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill officially renames the Young Fishermen's Development Act to the "Captain Accursio 'Gus' Sanfilippo Young Fishermen's Development Act."
This provision honors a significant figure in the fishing community while maintaining the original program's purpose.
PROVISION 02
It extends the expiration date of the Young Fishermen's Development Act from 2026 to 2031.
This ensures the continued operation of programs that support new entrants into the fishing industry for an additional five years.
PROVISION 03
The amendment specifically targets Section 5(a) of the existing Act to make the date change.
This specifies the exact legal mechanism by which the program's lifespan is extended.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 8
D· Massachusetts
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
22
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 2 REP 6 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
16 EVENTSMAR 4
Received in the Senate.
MAR 3
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
MAR 3
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2358-2359)
MAR 3
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3692.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3692
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJun 3, 2025
Last actionMar 4, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 3, 2025
House BillHR 3692Employment and training programsVocational and technical education
Captain Accursio “Gus” Sanfilippo Young Fishermen’s Development Act
INTRODUCED JUN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 4, 2026
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
8
COMPLEXITY
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