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Amendments · HAMDT 198
ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 198
An amendment numbered 30 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to revise definitions and eligibility criteria in the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to clarify the eligibility of commercial fishing and fish processing businesses in certain U.S. Department of Agriculture programs.
· LAST ACTION APR 30
- Adopted, not yet law
- Amendment, not the bill
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
APR 30
“On agreeing to the Mace amendment (A020) Agreed to by voice vote.”
OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment makes it clear that commercial fishing and fish processing businesses are eligible for certain U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. It updates the rules to ensure these maritime businesses are officially included in the definitions used for rural development support.
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KEY POINTS
2POINT 01
Clarifies Eligibility
It removes ambiguity by specifically naming commercial fishing as an eligible category for rural development aid.
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Expands Financial Access
It allows fishing-related businesses to apply for USDA loans and grants that were previously difficult to qualify for.
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SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
R· South Carolina
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSAPR 30
On agreeing to the Mace amendment (A020) Agreed to by voice vote.
APR 30
Amendment (A020) offered by Ms. Mace. (consideration: CR H3283-3284; text: CR H3283)
APR 30
House Amendment Offered
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeHouse Amendment
NumberHAMDT 198
Congress119th
ChamberHouse
StatusADOPTED
SubmittedApr 30, 2026
Last actionApr 30, 2026
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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 198
An amendment numbered 30 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to revise definitions and eligibility criteria in the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to clarify the eligibility of commercial fishing and fish processing businesses in certain U.S. Department of Agriculture programs.
· SUBMITTED APR 30, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 30, 2026
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
COSPONSORS
0
DAYS SINCE ACTION
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