arrow_back Back to App

Aquaculture Support: New Office and Advisory for Farmers

This act establishes a new Office of Aquaculture within the Department of Agriculture to support the development of aquatic farming in the U.S. Its goal is to enhance food security and promote environmentally friendly farming methods, potentially affecting the availability and variety of seafood and algae products in the market. Additionally, an advisory committee will be formed, representing various stakeholders, including farmers and local communities, ensuring their voices are heard in policy-making.
Key points
An Office of Aquaculture will be established within the Department of Agriculture to promote and support the cultivation of shellfish, algae, and land-based aquaculture systems.
The Office will provide technical assistance and advice to aquaculture farmers and businesses, and coordinate with other federal agencies to develop best practices.
An Aquaculture Advisory Committee will be created, composed of farmers, tribal representatives, academics, and other experts, to advise on aquaculture policies.
The act authorizes $25 million annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to fund these initiatives.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3951
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2023-06-09
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sustaining Healthy Ecosystems, Livelihoods, and Local Seafood Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3951.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • An Office of Aquaculture will be established within the Department of Agriculture to promote and support the cultivation of shellfish, algae, and land-based aquaculture systems.
  • The Office will provide technical assistance and advice to aquaculture farmers and businesses, and coordinate with other federal agencies to develop best practices.
  • An Aquaculture Advisory Committee will be created, composed of farmers, tribal representatives, academics, and other experts, to advise on aquaculture policies.
  • The act authorizes $25 million annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to fund these initiatives.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Environment Economy