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Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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119th Congress · H.R. 4294 · Passed Origin

Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2026

Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2026 or the MAWS Act of 2026 This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a pilot program to facilitate the purchase of blue catfish caught within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. (Blue catfish are considered an invasive species in the Chesapeake Bay.) Under the program, NOAA must enter into cooperative agreements with manufacturers or processors of pet food, animal feed, or aquaculture feed for the purchase of blue catfish from watermen and seafood processors. NOAA must determine the minimum price per pound after considering market factors; feedback from watermen, seafood processors, and participants in the program; and differentiation of price points for fillet and byproduct. The bill also requires NOAA to enter into a memorandum of understanding with nonfederal partners to develop abundance estimates of blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. NOAA must make the first abundance estimate publicly available before beginning the pilot program.

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SubjectsChesapeake BayCongressional oversightDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFishesFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarylandNew York StatePennsylvaniaSeafoodVirginiaWatershedsWest VirginiaWildlife conservation and habitat protection
Sponsor
Sarah K. Elfreth, D-MD-3
1 term · @repsarahelfreth
Official website ↗
1213 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2003 · 202-225-4016
Cosponsors (10)
  • Robert J. Wittman, R-VA-1Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jul 7, 2025 · 10 terms · @RobWittman
  • Jennifer A. Kiggans, R-VA-2Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jul 7, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepJenKiggans
  • Steny H. Hoyer, D-MD-5Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jul 7, 2025 · 23 terms · @RepStenyHoyer
  • Glenn F. Ivey, D-MD-4
    Co-sponsored Jul 16, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepGlennIvey
  • April L. McClain Delaney, D-MD-6
    Co-sponsored Jul 16, 2025 · 1 term · @RepAprilDelaney
  • Johnny A. Olszewski Jr., D-MD-2
    Co-sponsored Jul 17, 2025 · 1 term · @RepJohnnyO
  • Kweisi Mfume, D-MD-7
    Co-sponsored Jul 22, 2025 · 9 terms · @RepKweisiMfume
  • Robert C. Scott, D-VA-3
    Co-sponsored Aug 1, 2025 · 17 terms · @BobbyScott
  • Celeste Maloy, R-UT-2
    Co-sponsored Jan 15, 2026 · 2 terms · @RepMaloyUtah
  • Paul A. Gosar, R-AZ-9
    Co-sponsored Jan 16, 2026 · 8 terms · @RepGosar
Committees (2)
  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Mar 18, 2026
  • Natural Resources Committee
    House Standing · Activity Feb 23, 2026
Actions (20)
  1. Mar 18, 2026 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. Mar 17, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Mar 17, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 320 - 66 (Roll no. 88).
  4. Mar 17, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 320 - 66 (Roll no. 88).
  5. Mar 17, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2545)
  6. Mar 16, 2026 · via House floor actions
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  7. Mar 16, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4294.
  8. Mar 16, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2516-2519; text: CR H2516-2517)
  9. Mar 16, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  10. Feb 23, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 436.
  11. Feb 23, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-510.
  12. Feb 23, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-510.
  13. Jan 22, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  14. Jan 22, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  15. Jan 22, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
  16. Jul 22, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
  17. Jul 16, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
  18. Jul 7, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  19. Jul 7, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  20. Jul 7, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
Known as

Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2026

IntroducedJul 7, 2025
Policy areaPublic Lands and Natural Resources
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Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 116 (Monday, July 7, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Ms. ELFRETH:H.R. 4294.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cl. 18)[Page H3194]
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