H.R. 4294 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2025
H.R. 4294 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2025, has passed the house — introduced on Jul 7, 2025, sponsored by Sarah Elfreth with 10 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jul 7, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Groups that lobbied
- 3
What it does
Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2026 or the MAWS Act of 2026 This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a pilot program to facilitate the purchase of blue catfish caught within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
MAWS Act of 2026
Sponsor
Sarah Elfreth (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 7, 2025
- Passed the HouseMar 17, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Mar 18, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Mar 17, 2026 · Passed320–66
Every roll call vote on this bill
- MAWS ActHouse · Mar 17, 2026
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Other Public Lands and Natural Resources bills in the 119th Congress
- S.J.Res. 11: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 60: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
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- H.R. 2215: Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
- S. 1596: Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act
- H.R. 2316: Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025
- H.J.Res. 133: Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for…
- H.J.Res. 104: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 105: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 106: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
Who lobbied on it
3 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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