Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2025
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 9
- Latest action
- Mar 31, 2025
What it does
The bill would amend the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to extend credit and financial services to businesses that provide services directly related to the operating needs of commercial fishing producers or harvesters of aquatic products. It modifies eligibility criteria for Farm Credit Banks and Production Credit Associations to include such service providers, enabling them to access loans and other financial support previously limited to farmers and ranchers. This change aims to strengthen the financial infrastructure supporting the commercial fishing industry by treating related service businesses similarly to agricultural producers under federal credit programs.
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.