Bills · HR 5471
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5471Agriculture and Food
Advancing Quality U.S. Aquaculture Act
INTRO SEP 18· LAST ACTION DEC 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to support a growing food sector in the United States. If passed, it could lead to more domestically produced seafood, reducing reliance on imported products and potentially creating jobs in coastal and rural communities. By regularly assessing industry challenges like funding access and complex regulations, the bill could make it easier for U.S. aquaculture businesses to start and grow, offering consumers fresher, locally sourced options.
Without this bill, the existing aquaculture programs might not have the same level of mandated oversight, regular review, or dedicated expert advice. Key issues like capital constraints and regulatory hurdles might not be systematically identified and addressed, potentially slowing the growth of the U.S. aquaculture industry and its contribution to the national food supply and economy.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires periodic reviews and continuing assessments of aquaculture in the United States at least once every 3 years.
This ensures regular evaluation of the industry's status and government programs, leading to more responsive policies.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the creation of catalogs detailing new and existing capital constraints and regulatory barriers affecting the aquaculture industry.
This provision aims to identify specific obstacles that hinder the growth and development of aquaculture businesses, making it easier to target solutions.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a 14-member Aquaculture Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary on aquaculture best practices, technical assistance, and implementation of the Act.
This creates a dedicated body of experts and industry stakeholders to provide informed guidance and recommendations to federal agencies.
PROVISION 04
Requires an annual report to Congress on the status of aquaculture in the United States, including federal expenditures and committee recommendations.
This increases transparency and accountability for federal aquaculture programs and keeps Congress informed about industry progress and challenges.
PROVISION 05
Extends the authorization for existing aquaculture programs under the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 from 2023 to 2029.
This ensures the continued operation and funding eligibility for established federal initiatives supporting the aquaculture industry.
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4 EVENTSDEC 2
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
SEP 18
Introduced in House
SEP 18
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
SEP 18
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5471
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 18, 2025
Last actionDec 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025
House BillHR 5471Agriculture and Food
Advancing Quality U.S. Aquaculture Act
INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 2, 2025
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