Glenn Thompson said "for many of our Nation's coastal areas, fishermen represent not just a way to make a living, but they are the embodiment of the community's culture. Although commercial fishermen catch 8.4 billion pounds of seafood each year, they do not qualify for the same access to credit as many of our Nation's other food producers due to their unique business structure. Adopting this amendment is one of the many actions that we can take to expand access to credit for these vital businesses that serve as a lifeblood of their coastal communities, and our ag lenders are already uniquely suited to provide this capital. That being said, I strongly encourage my colleagues to vote in favor of this amendment." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordApril 29, 2026

for many of our Nation's coastal areas, fishermen represent not just a way to make a living, but they are the embodiment of the community's culture. Although commercial fishermen catch 8.4 billion pounds of seafood each year, they do not qualify for the same access to credit as many of our Nation's other food producers due to their unique business structure. Adopting this amendment is one of the many actions that we can take to expand access to credit for these vital businesses that serve as a lifeblood of their coastal communities, and our ag lenders are already uniquely suited to provide this capital. That being said, I strongly encourage my colleagues to vote in favor of this amendment.

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Glenn Thompson

Republican · Pennsylvania

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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the need for credit access for commercial fishermen during a legislative session.

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