HR. 4294In Committee
MAWS Act of 2026
Requires NOAA to create a pilot program to buy invasive blue catfish from Chesapeake Bay watermen and processors using feed and pet food agreements
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires NOAA to create a pilot program to buy invasive blue catfish from Chesapeake Bay watermen and processors using feed and pet food agreements
Key points
- Require NOAA pilot program
- Authorize blue catfish purchase agreements
- Direct blue catfish abundance estimates
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-03-18 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedChesapeake BayCongressional oversightDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFishesFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labeling