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Aquaculture Research Support: New Funding Rules

This act aims to increase support for aquaculture research, which involves farming aquatic organisms. The changes will allow institutions conducting such research to cover more indirect costs, potentially leading to the development of this industry and the availability of seafood products. Citizens may experience this through a potentially greater variety and availability of aquaculture products in the market.
Key points
Increased Funding: $15 million annually is allocated for aquaculture assistance programs from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
Changes in Cost Accounting: Institutions conducting aquaculture research will be able to cover indirect costs, making it easier for them to conduct research activities.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5164
Sponsor: Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]
Process start date: 2025-09-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5164.

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 2025-09-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Funding: $15 million annually is allocated for aquaculture assistance programs from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
  • Changes in Cost Accounting: Institutions conducting aquaculture research will be able to cover indirect costs, making it easier for them to conduct research activities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Agriculture Public Investments