H.R. 10342
Expands farm loans and grants to fishing businesses
Makes commercial fishing and fish processing businesses eligible for Department of Agriculture farm loans and grants, and lets some have matching fund requirements waived.
- Commercial fishing and fish processing businesses could get Agriculture Department farm loans and grants
- Loans could pay for fishing permits, boats, boat upgrades, and fish processing facilities
- Wild-caught fish would qualify for a local food marketing program, and matching fund rules could be waived
- Farm Credit lenders could serve businesses that support seafood producers
In committee