HB4294Introduced in the House
MAWS Act of 2026 Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2026
Introduced by Sarah Elfreth, District MD-3
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a pilot program with respect to the sale of blue catfish caught within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
March 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended RC# 88 · March 17, 2026
320
Yes
66
No
45
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | No |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | No |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | Yes |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Yes |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Yes |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Absent |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | No |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | Yes |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | No |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-510.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 436.
Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2516-2519; text: CR H2516-2517)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4294.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2545)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 320 - 66 (Roll no. 88).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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