Rep. Young's Bill to Create Opportunities for Young People in the Fishing Industry Sails Through the House
December 11, 2020
December 11, 2020
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, issued the following news release on Dec. 10:
Today, the Young Fishermen's Development Act (H.R. 1240), legislation authored by Alaska Congressman Don Young, was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 1240 addresses the longtime decline in younger Americans entering the commercial fishing industry. This legislation would create the first ever national grant program through the Department of Commerce to support training . . .
Today, the Young Fishermen's Development Act (H.R. 1240), legislation authored by Alaska Congressman Don Young, was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 1240 addresses the longtime decline in younger Americans entering the commercial fishing industry. This legislation would create the first ever national grant program through the Department of Commerce to support training . . .