HR 7658
FISH Wellness Act
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The FISH Wellness Act aims to improve the safety and well-being of those working in the commercial fishing industry. It modifies existing regulations to require safety and prevention training for fishing vessel operators and crew, with a particular focus on addressing behavioral and physical health issues like mental health, substance use disorders, and worker fatigue. The bill increases funding for these training programs through grants awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Coast Guard.
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