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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· HOUSE

House AmendmentHAMDT 203

An amendment numbered 42 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct studies in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam with, respectively, the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources and the Guam Department of Agriculture, on the development of aquaculture.

· 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 Moylan amendment (A025) Agreed to by voice vote.”

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AMENDS

PARENT BILL

HR 7567 — Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

PASSED HOUSE

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

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SUMMARY

WHAT THIS CHANGES

This amendment requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study how to start or grow fish and seafood farming (aquaculture) in Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Federal experts would work with local island agencies to research the best ways to develop these industries.

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KEY POINTS

POINT 01

Mandates territorial studies

It ensures that the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam are specifically included in federal efforts to expand seafood production.

POINT 02

Requires local partnership

The federal government must work with the islands' own agriculture and natural resource departments rather than working independently.

POINT 03

Focuses on aquaculture

Fish farming is a growing industry that can provide jobs and fresh food in island environments where land for traditional farming is limited.

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SPONSORSHIP

1 + 0

James C. Moylan

R· Guam

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ACTION TIMELINE

4 EVENTS

APR 30

On agreeing to the Moylan amendment (A025) Agreed to by voice vote.

FLOOR

APR 30

Amendment (A025) offered by Mr. Moylan. (consideration: CR H3288; text: CR H3288)

FLOOR

APR 30

House Amendment Offered

FLOOR

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AMENDMENT INFO

TypeHouse Amendment

NumberHAMDT 203

Congress119th

ChamberHouse

StatusADOPTED

SubmittedApr 30, 2026

Last actionApr 30, 2026

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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE

House AmendmentHAMDT 203

An amendment numbered 42 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct studies in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam with, respectively, the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources and the Guam Department of Agriculture, on the development of aquaculture.

· SUBMITTED APR 30, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 30, 2026

DISPOSITION

ADOPTED

COSPONSORS

DAYS SINCE ACTION

148

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AMENDS

PARENT BILL

HR 7567 — Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

PASSED HOUSE

AMENDMENT PROGRESS

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DISPOSITION

ADOPTED

APR 30, 2026

“On agreeing to the Moylan amendment (A025) Agreed to by voice vote.”

what this changes

WHY IT MATTERS

This amendment focuses on helping U.S. territories become more self-sufficient with their food supply by exploring how they can produce their own seafood locally rather than relying on expensive imports.

WHO IS AFFECTED

Residents and local government agencies in Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as potential seafood farmers in those territories.

AMENDS

HR 7567PASSED HOUSE

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

KEY POINTS

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Mandates territorial studies

It ensures that the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam are specifically included in federal efforts to expand seafood production.

low

Requires local partnership

The federal government must work with the islands' own agriculture and natural resource departments rather than working independently.

low

Focuses on aquaculture

Fish farming is a growing industry that can provide jobs and fresh food in island environments where land for traditional farming is limited.

GLOSSARY

aquaculture: The farming of fish, shellfish, or aquatic plants in controlled water environments.
Secretary of Agriculture: The head of the federal U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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HAMDT 203 on Congress.gov

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ACTION TIMELINE

4 EVENTS

APR 30

On agreeing to the Moylan amendment (A025) Agreed to by voice vote.

FLOOR

APR 30

Amendment (A025) offered by Mr. Moylan. (consideration: CR H3288; text: CR H3288)

FLOOR

APR 30

House Amendment Offered

FLOOR

APR 30

House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Moylan amendment (A025) Agreed to by voice vote.

FLOOR

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