Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act
Aquaculture Research: Funding and Grant Rule Changes
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by a House subcommittee. It is actively moving through the committee system, but no further votes or hearings have been scheduled yet.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a specific industry need, but small bills often need to be part of a larger package to pass.
Key Points
- This bill provides $15 million every year from 2026 to 2030 for fish farming research. This money helps scientists find better ways to raise fish and shellfish for food in the United States.
- It changes the rules for federal grants so that universities and research centers can use some of the money to pay for overhead costs. This includes things like rent, utilities, and office staff that are needed to keep the research going.
- Currently, some of these costs are not covered, which makes it hard for smaller schools or labs to take on big projects. By allowing these costs, the bill aims to make American fish farming more competitive with other countries.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act
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