Brian Head Town Land Conveyance Act

Senate Bill

S. 1860

119th Congress

Brian Head Town Land Conveyance Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 22, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Lee

Senator

Republican

UT

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

The Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023 would create a new grant program through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support youth fishing projects across the country. The grants could be used to purchase fishing equipment, cover facility fees, and provide fishing licenses and guides, with a focus on funding programs in underserved communities.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

SponsorMike Lee (R-UT)

Introduced5/22/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

ChamberSenate

Data from Congress.gov

See this page through your district lens

Enter ZIP to personalize representatives and vote context.

Stay on top of this issue

Subscribe for weekly bill and representative updates.

Vote Prediction

Brian Head Town Land Conveyance Act

The Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023 would create a new grant program through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support youth fishing projects across the country. The grants could be used to purchase fishing equipment, cove

Community Breakdown

Pass

0%

Fail

0%

0 predictions

The Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023 would create a new grant program through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support youth fishing projects across the country. The grants could be used to purchase fishing equipment, cover facility fees, and provide fishing licenses and guides, with a focus on funding programs in underserved communities.

Bill Number: 1860
Sponsor: Mike Lee (R-UT)
Introduced: 5/22/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Data from Congress.gov

AI-generated summary

Fact Sheet

Title: Brian Head Town Land Conveyance Act
Bill Number: 1860
Sponsor: Mike Lee (R-UT)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced: 5/22/2025
Summary: The Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023 would create a new grant program through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support youth fishing projects across the country. The grants could be used to purchase fishing equipment, cover facility fees, and provide fishing lic

Data from Congress.gov

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023 would create a new grant program through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support youth fishing projects across the country. The grants could be used to purchase fishing equipment, cover facility fees, and provide fishing licenses and guides, with a focus on funding programs in underserved communities.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023 This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a grant program to support youth fishing projects. Under the program, NOAA must award grants to nonprofit organizations; educational institutions; state, local, or tribal governments; or Native Hawaiian organizations for conducting youth fishing projects. Funds from the grants must be used for related purposes, such as (1) the purchase or rental of fishing equipment; (2) fees for boats, piers, or other facilities; (3) fishing licenses; and (4) fishing guide costs. In awarding such grants, NOAA must prioritize proposals for projects focused on underserved communities. NOAA must also provide technical assistance related to the youth fishing projects. The bill also requires NOAA to report to Congress regarding (1) the entities that were awarded grants, (2) the amount of funds disbursed, and (3) the activities and number of participants funded by the grants.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a new NOAA grant program to fund youth fishing projects
Grants can cover equipment, facilities, licenses, and guides for these projects
NOAA must prioritize proposals from underserved communities
Requires NOAA to report to Congress on grant recipients and project activities
Aims to increase access to fishing opportunities for young people

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would provide new funding and resources for youth fishing programs, particularly in underserved areas. If passed, it could expand fishing access and educational opportunities for young people across the country, introducing more kids to the sport and outdoor activities. The grants could benefit nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments running these types of programs in their communities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Subjects

Education of the disadvantaged

Hunting and fishing

Licensing and registrations

Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Outdoor recreation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1860, 119th Congress (2025). "Brian Head Town Land Conveyance Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1860

Public Opinions

Community submissions related to this bill.

Share your opinion

No public opinions yet. Be the first to submit one for this bill.

Related Bills in Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 2991

Ocean Acidification Research Partnerships Act

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

S 1412

Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

S 1391

Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

HR 2771

Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.