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HB4294: MAWS Act of 2026 Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2026

: Sarah Elfreth (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 18, 2026

Public lands and natural resources

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To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a pilot program with respect to the sale of blue catfish caught within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

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HB4294: MAWS Act of 2026 Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2026