Jamie Reed Protecting Our Kids from Child Abuse Act

House Bill

H.R. 4618

119th Congress

Jamie Reed Protecting Our Kids from Child Abuse Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 22, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lucy McBath

Representative

Democratic

GA-6

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

This bill would expand an existing federal grant program to allow the Maritime Administration (MARAD) to provide funding for port infrastructure projects that support the loading and unloading of commercially caught fish and fish products. This aims to support the commercial fishing industry by improving port facilities.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

SponsorLucy McBath (D-GA)

Introduced7/22/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce

ChamberHouse

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Jamie Reed Protecting Our Kids from Child Abuse Act

This bill would expand an existing federal grant program to allow the Maritime Administration (MARAD) to provide funding for port infrastructure projects that support the loading and unloading of commercially caught fish and fish products. This aims to support

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This bill would expand an existing federal grant program to allow the Maritime Administration (MARAD) to provide funding for port infrastructure projects that support the loading and unloading of commercially caught fish and fish products. This aims to support the commercial fishing industry by improving port facilities.

Bill Number: 4618
Sponsor: Lucy McBath (D-GA)
Introduced: 7/22/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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Fact Sheet

Title: Jamie Reed Protecting Our Kids from Child Abuse Act
Bill Number: 4618
Sponsor: Lucy McBath (D-GA)
Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce
Introduced: 7/22/2025
Summary: This bill would expand an existing federal grant program to allow the Maritime Administration (MARAD) to provide funding for port infrastructure projects that support the loading and unloading of commercially caught fish and fish products. This aims to support the commercial fishing industry by impr

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would expand an existing federal grant program to allow the Maritime Administration (MARAD) to provide funding for port infrastructure projects that support the loading and unloading of commercially caught fish and fish products. This aims to support the commercial fishing industry by improving port facilities.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Supporting Commercial Fishing in Port Infrastructure Projects ActThis bill modifies the Maritime Administration's (MARAD's) Port Infrastructure Development Program to allow MARAD to award grants for port infrastructure development projects that support the loading and unloading of commercially harvested fish and fish products.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands the existing Port Infrastructure Development Program to include projects that support commercial fishing activities at ports
Allows MARAD to award grants for port infrastructure improvements that facilitate the loading and unloading of commercially harvested fish and fish products
Seeks to provide federal support for the commercial fishing industry by enhancing port facilities used for their operations

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would primarily impact commercial fishing operations and the coastal communities that rely on them. By enabling federal investment in port infrastructure projects benefiting the commercial fishing industry, it could lead to improved efficiency, productivity, and economic opportunities for fishermen and related businesses. The bill's effects would be concentrated in port towns and cities across the country that host commercial fishing fleets and seafood processing facilities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Related Subjects

Infrastructure development

Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Navigation, waterways, harbors

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4618, 119th Congress (2025). "Jamie Reed Protecting Our Kids from Child Abuse Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4618