Bill Overview
Title: Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022
Description: This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a program to award grants and provide technical assistance to certain entities for youth fishing projects. In awarding grants, NOAA must prioritize applicants with proposals for youth fishing projects that focus on an underserved community.
Sponsors: Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]
Target Audience
Population: Youth involved in coastal fishing projects, especially from underserved communities
Estimated Size: 100000
- This bill impacts youth who are beneficiaries of the fishing projects supported by grants from NOAA.
- Focus is particularly on youth in underserved communities, who are primary targets of these grants.
- The bill involves grants and technical assistance, meaning that not only the youth but also organizations that facilitate these programs will be indirectly affected.
- Youth populations in coastal areas are more likely to be impacted due to accessibility and relevance of fishing projects.
- Fishing projects can have educational, recreational, and skill-building elements which impact the youth participating in these projects.
Reasoning
- The Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022 mainly impacts youth and community organizations in coastal areas that engage in fishing projects.
- The policy targets underserved communities, therefore prioritizing participation from economically disadvantaged youth or youth with limited access to such recreational or educational activities.
- The policy's budget constraints mean that only a limited number of grants can be awarded, affecting the scale of the program's reach.
- The impact on wellbeing for youth in the program will depend on their existing access to recreational activities, community support, and educational opportunities.
- The Coastal Fishing Program may enhance social, educational, and potentially mental health benefits for the participants through engagement and skill-building.
- Organizations running these programs may see increased capacity and community recognition if awarded grants, influencing local community engagement positively.
Simulated Interviews
Student (Florida)
Age: 15 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think having more access to fishing could give me something positive to do after school.
- I've heard it helps with learning responsibility and patience.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Student (California)
Age: 14 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Fishing sounds like a fun thing to learn, it could be exciting and educational.
- It would really help if it was free since my family can't afford much else extracurricular.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Student (Maine)
Age: 17 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- More programs on fishing could help me see if I want to do this in college too.
- It's also a good way to meet other youth interested in similar things.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Student (Mississippi)
Age: 16 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I feel like this program could give my siblings and I an outlet and something to look forward to.
- It would make school more interesting too since there's usually not much to do afterwards.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 4 |
Student (New Jersey)
Age: 13 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- If it's safe and organized, this could be a great way to learn fishing and meet others.
- Our school doesn't have much in terms of outdoor clubs, so having this could be a big change.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Student (Texas)
Age: 12 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think fishing is fun, but this program probably won't change much for us since we already fish often.
- It might be more exciting if there were special events or new places to fish.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Student (Oregon)
Age: 18 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This program might make my work more relevant to my community, connecting theory with practice.
- I could definitely support young students getting involved in conservation through fishing.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Part-time worker (Massachusetts)
Age: 19 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Having more organized fishing activities when I was younger would've been great.
- I think this will definitely help younger kids get a better start.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Student (Alaska)
Age: 15 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- We already do more fishing than most, but formal programs could give us tools and skills we haven't learned yet.
- Fishing is a huge part of my life, so more structure could be a good thing.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Student (New York)
Age: 16 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 6.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'd love to have more outdoor activities, it's mostly just basketball or nothing.
- Learning about fishing and marine life could be super interesting and different from what we usually do.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 4 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000000 (Low: $4000000, High: $6000000)
Year 2: $5200000 (Low: $4200000, High: $6200000)
Year 3: $5400000 (Low: $4400000, High: $6400000)
Year 5: $5800000 (Low: $4800000, High: $6800000)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- The bill focuses on social benefits rather than direct economic gains, prioritizing underserved youth communities.
- Impact assessments should consider non-financial benefits such as skills development and community engagement.
- Funding volatility or fluctuations in federal grant allocations may impact program continuity.