Seth Moulton (D-MA)
Captain Accursio “Gus” Sanfilippo Young Fishermen’s Development Act
A Democratic bill with 6 Republican cosponsors · See all 8 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- Awaiting Senate
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This Act, titled the "Captain 'Gus' Sanfilippo Young Fishermen's Development Act," aims to reauthorize the Young Fishermen's Development Act. It accomplishes this by amending Section 5(a) of the existing law. The specific change involves striking the year "2026" and inserting "2031." This legislative action extends the timeline for the Young Fishermen's Development Act.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +6
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
This act specifically targets the development of young fishermen.
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The act extends a program designed for the vocational development of young people entering the field.
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The program provides economic opportunities within rural fishing communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extension of Program Timeline: By changing the date from "2026" to "2031" in Section 5(a) of the Young Fishermen's Development Act (33 U.S.C. 1144(a)), the act provides a longer period for the program's continued existence.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — This act specifically targets the development of young fishermen. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The program provides economic opportunities within rural fishing communities. Would students be better off under this? — The act extends a program designed for the vocational development of young people entering the field. Would business owners be better off under this? — The program facilitates new entrants into the commercial fishing industry.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The act supports the development of new commercial fishermen which benefits small-scale fishing operations. Is this likely to create jobs? — The extension of this development program supports long-term workforce entry into the fishing industry. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Extending vocational development programs can foster economic stability in maritime communities.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The program specifically benefits the workforce in rural maritime and fishing communities.
- 3/4/2026
- Received in the Senate.
- 3/3/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2358)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2358)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3692.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2358-2359)
- Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 10/31/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-356.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 308.
- 9/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2025
- Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- 9/3/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/29/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
- 8/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Nicholas BegichRepublican · Alaska
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Jared GoldenDemocrat · Maine
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
Aumua Amata RadewagenRepublican · American Samoa
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii
Robert WittmanRepublican · Virginia