S. 2357

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Young Fishermen’s Development Program Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and expands the purposes of the Young Fishermen’s Development Program. The bill also directs the National Sea Grant Office within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to track and evaluate the career progression of program participants.  As background, the Young Fishermen’s Development Program awards grants to support training, education, outreach, and technical assistance initiatives for young fishermen. Currently, grants may be used for specified topics, including vessel and engine maintenance, sustainable fishing practices, and financial and risk management. The bill expands these topics to include crew management, disaster preparedness, seafood handling, fishing portfolio diversification and expansion, and  management of working waterfronts and related shoreside infrastructure. In addition, the bill eliminates NOAA's discretionary authority to determine other activities, opportunities, or programs that are eligible for grants under the program. The bill also prohibits recipients from receiving concurrent grants. (Consecutive gr

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