Captain Accursio “Gus” Sanfilippo Young Fishermen’s Development Act

This bill proposes to reauthorize the Young Fishermen’s Development Grant Program through fiscal year 2031. The program would continue to provide funding for local and regional initiatives that offer training, education, and technical assistance to young fishermen. Additionally, the legislation supports outreach efforts designed to assist those entering the fishing industry.

This bill primarily affects young fishermen who participate in local and regional training, education, and technical assistance initiatives. It also impacts the organizations and entities that administer these development grant programs through fiscal year 2031.

• Reauthorization of the Young Fishermen’s Development Grant Program. Extends the authorization for the grant program through fiscal year 2031.
• Support for fisherman training and education. Provides continued funding for local and regional initiatives focused on training, education, outreach, and technical assistance for young fishermen.

• H.R. 3692, a bill to reauthorize the Young Fishermen’s Development Act
  Oct 31, 2025 · As ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on September 17, 2025

The bill reauthorizes the Young Fishermen’s Development Grant Program through fiscal year 2031.

This bill reauthorizes the Young Fishermen’s Development Grant Program through fiscal year 2031, extending the existing authority for local and regional training, education, and technical assistance initiatives for young fishermen.

The bill aims to continue support for the Young Fishermen’s Development Grant Program through fiscal year 2031 to facilitate training, education, and technical assistance for the next generation of fishermen.