Oregon Rep. Hoyle Introduces Legislation Aimed at Supporting Commercial Fishing Activities at Ports
U.S. Representative Val Hoyle, D-Ore., recently introduced legislation to help keep fishing ports viable.
The Supporting Commercial Fishing in Port Infrastructure Projects Act, would ensure ports can apply for infrastructure grants that support commercial fishing, bolster jobs, and drive the economies of coastal communities.
Current law does not make it explicitly clear whether ports can apply for Port Infrastructure Development Program grants that support commercial fishing, often leaving it up to interpretation that can overlook commercial fishing ...
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