HR. 4294In Committee
MAWS Act of 2026
Requires NOAA to create a Chesapeake Bay pilot program that buys invasive blue catfish and measures their population before purchases begin
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires NOAA to create a Chesapeake Bay pilot program that buys invasive blue catfish and measures their population before purchases begin
Key points
- Require NOAA pilot program
- Require blue catfish abundance estimates
- Authorize blue catfish purchase agreements
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