# 119-s-4236: American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026

119-s-4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-24).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4236
- Congress: 119
- Title: American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-26
- Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Agriculture and Food
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-24

## Summary

**Expand USDA credit and marketing programs to the commercial seafood sector.** This bill would amend farm and Farm Credit laws so commercial fishers, fish processors, and related service businesses can use USDA loans, grants, and Farm Credit support.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- USDA loans for seafood businesses: benefit, high. If enacted, the Agriculture Department would treat commercial fishers and fish processors as "farmers" for USDA direct and guaranteed farm loans. You would be able to apply for farm ownership and operating loans if your business is engaged in commercial fishing or fish processing. Ownership loans w…
- Farm Credit for seafood suppliers: benefit, medium. If enacted, Farm Credit Banks and Production Credit Associations would be allowed to lend to businesses that furnish services directly related to the operating needs of aquatic producers and harvesters. This would let service providers who support fishing and mariculture access Farm Credit loans an…
- Local grants cover wild seafood: benefit, medium. If enacted, the Farmers' Market and Local Food Promotion Program would include wild-caught fish and shellfish as eligible commodities. Domestic seafood marketing would be an eligible activity under the program. The Secretary could waive or reduce matching fund requirements for grant recipients enga…

## Related bills

- 119-s-93: Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025
- 119-s-1392: Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2025
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-s-410: Love Lives On Act of 2025
- 119-s-524: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-2858: SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-4236 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4236)

## Related
- [119-s-93: Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-93)
- [119-s-1392: Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1392)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-410: Love Lives On Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-410)
- [119-s-524: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-524)
- [119-s-2858: SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2858)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4236 (as of 2026-09-24).