# 117-hr-8977: Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022

117-hr-8977, Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL); status Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-8977
- Congress: 117
- Title: Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced: 2022-09-22
- Sponsor: Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 28
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022 This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a program to award grants and provide technical assistance to certain entities for youth fishing projects. In awarding grants, NOAA must prioritize applicants with proposals for youth fishing projects that focus on an underserved community.

## Cosponsors (28)

- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4] (D-VA), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] (R-AS), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47] (D-CA), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large] (R-PR), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47] (D-CA), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28] (R-FL), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-8] (D-MI), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5] (R-FL), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6] (D-WA), 2022-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49] (D-CA), 2022-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6] (R-FL), 2022-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large] (D-GU), 2022-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4] (R-MS), 2022-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2022-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] (D-NJ), 2022-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] (R-FL), 2022-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] (R-FL), 2022-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-8977 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8977)

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- [117-hr-3630: Lymphedema Treatment Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-3630)
- [117-hr-1282: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1282)
- [117-hr-5577: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3900 C…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-5577)
- [117-hr-1179: Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1179)
- [117-hr-3577: United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-3577)
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