FISH Wellness Act
The FISH Wellness Act requires fishing vessel operators and crews to receive safety training addressing mental health, substance use disorders, and fatigue risks. It increases annual funding for health services from $3 million to $6 million (for 2024-2025) to support programs addressing behavioral and physical health risks in the commercial fishing industry. Grants will be awarded competitively by the Department of Health and Human Services, with criteria developed alongside the Coast Guard. The bill updates vessel safety standards to integrate health training into operational requirements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
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Introduced Mar 13, 2024
Last action Mar 14, 2024
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Mar 14, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Mar 13, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Mar 13, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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