A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Advancing Quality U.S. Aquaculture Act" amends the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 to extend aquaculture programs through 2029. It requires periodic reviews and continuing assessments of U.S. aquaculture at least every 3 years. The bill establishes an Aquaculture Advisory Committee to provide the Secretary with science-based guidance and technical assistance. Additionally, it mandates the creation of catalogs identifying capital constraints and regulatory barriers to commercial aquaculture. Finally, it requires an annual report to Congress on the status of the industry.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +7
Would farmers be better off under this?
Specifically targets aquaculture farmers with technical assistance and support to reduce regulatory barriers.
- Scored +6
Would business owners be better off under this?
Directly benefits owners of aquaculture businesses through technical assistance and regulatory barrier identification.
- Scored +5
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill provides technical assistance and identifies capital and regulatory barriers for aquaculture businesses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Technical Assistance: The bill provides technical assistance to aquaculture farmers and businesses, specifically including those working with algae, shellfish, and land-based systems (Section 2, subsection (d)(1)(B)).
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Identifying Barriers: The bill requires the creation of catalogs that list Federal or State regulatory barriers and capital constraints that affect the development of the aquaculture industry (Section 2, subsection (e)(7) and (8)).
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Science-Based Best Practices: The Aquaculture Advisory Committee is tasked with advancing aquaculture best practices using the best available science in consultation with industry partners and farmers (Section 2, subsection (d)(1)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups of people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — Specifically targets aquaculture farmers with technical assistance and support to reduce regulatory barriers. Would business owners be better off under this? — Directly benefits owners of aquaculture businesses through technical assistance and regulatory barrier identification. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Brings industry growth and technical support to rural coastal regions.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides technical assistance and identifies capital and regulatory barriers for aquaculture businesses. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill aims to expand the commercial aquaculture industry and remove regulatory barriers, fostering economic activity. Is this likely to create jobs? — Supporting the growth of the aquaculture industry likely leads to increased employment in fish farming and related sectors.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The requirement for annual reports to Congress on the status of aquaculture increases transparency. Does this make it easier to do business across state lines? — Identifying regulatory barriers across Federal and State lines may facilitate smoother interstate aquaculture commerce. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the mandate of the Secretary and establishes a federal advisory committee.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Aquaculture often takes place in rural coastal areas, and support for this industry aids rural economic development.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill emphasizes using the best available science and reviewing research activities to advance aquaculture.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Increasing domestic aquaculture production can affect trade balances and imports of seafood.
- 12/2/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 9/18/2025
- 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.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.