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H.R. 10342

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To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to expand eligibility of Department of Agriculture loans and grants for fishing and mariculture businesses, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 10, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced
September 10, 2026
Cosponsors (0)
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This bill expands Department of Agriculture lending programs to include commercial fishing and fish processing businesses alongside traditional agricultural operations. The legislation modifies the definition of "farmer" and "farm" to encompass commercial fishing vessels, fish processing facilities, and individuals engaged in wild-catch fishing and seafood processing. Fishing and processing businesses would become eligible for farm ownership loans to acquire permits and vessels, farm operating loans for vessel maintenance and facility operations, and local agriculture market program grants for seafood marketing. The bill also extends Farm Credit Act lending eligibility to businesses that provide services to aquatic producers and harvesters. The Department of Agriculture must implement these changes within one year of enactment and coordinate with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide outreach, technical assistance, and training to ensure commercial fishing operations can effectively access these programs.

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