Bills · S 2580
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2580Agriculture and Food
Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act
INTRO JUL 31· LAST ACTION JUL 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to strengthen the U.S. aquaculture industry. The United States currently imports a significant amount of its seafood, and expanding domestic fish and shellfish farming can create jobs, improve food security, and reduce reliance on foreign imports. By continuing to fund research and making it easier for research institutions to conduct that work (by allowing them to cover more of their costs), the bill encourages innovation in how we produce seafood.
If this bill becomes law, we can expect continued progress in developing more efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly aquaculture practices. If it doesn't pass, federal funding for these programs might lapse, and research institutions might find it harder to take on aquaculture research grants due to limitations on covering their operational expenses, potentially slowing down innovation and growth in this critical food sector.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reauthorizes $15,000,000 for aquaculture assistance programs for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
This ensures ongoing financial support for research and development crucial for the U.S. aquaculture sector.
PROVISION 02
Eliminates a specific restriction on the recovery of 'indirect costs' for aquaculture research grants.
This makes it more feasible for research institutions to accept and manage federal grants by allowing them to cover necessary overhead expenses.
PROVISION 03
Applies a different, more general limitation on indirect costs to aquaculture assistance awards, replacing the previous specific restriction.
This creates a more consistent and potentially flexible framework for managing grant budgets across different research areas.
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R· Mississippi
YRS IN OFFICE
31
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 31
Introduced in Senate
JUL 31
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2580
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 31, 2025
Last actionJul 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025
Senate BillS 2580Agriculture and Food
Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act
INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 31, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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