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Doubled Funding for Fisherman Safety and Mental Health Training.

This law aims to improve the safety and well-being of commercial fishermen by mandating new training programs focused on physical and behavioral health risks, including substance use disorder and worker fatigue. It significantly increases federal funding for these safety grant programs, doubling the annual allocation from $3 million to $6 million for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This provides fishermen with better resources to manage the high-stress and dangerous conditions of their work.
Key points
New mandatory safety training for fishing vessel crews must now cover behavioral health risks, substance abuse prevention, and managing worker fatigue.
Federal funding for fishing industry safety and prevention grant programs is doubled to $6 million annually for 2024 and 2025.
The scope of training is expanded beyond severe weather detection to include comprehensive health risk mitigation for commercial fishermen.
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Print number: 118_S_3389
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2023-12-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FISH Wellness Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3389.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New mandatory safety training for fishing vessel crews must now cover behavioral health risks, substance abuse prevention, and managing worker fatigue.
  • Federal funding for fishing industry safety and prevention grant programs is doubled to $6 million annually for 2024 and 2025.
  • The scope of training is expanded beyond severe weather detection to include comprehensive health risk mitigation for commercial fishermen.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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