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Marine Aquaculture Support: New Jobs and Coastal Waterfront Protection Act

This law aims to boost domestic seafood supply by establishing a program to assess and monitor commercial-scale offshore aquaculture in federal waters. It provides grants for workforce development and training in the industry. Crucially, it establishes a grant fund to preserve and improve traditional working waterfronts, protecting coastal infrastructure vital for fishing and local economies from development pressure.
Key points
Establishes a federal assessment program for commercial-scale offshore aquaculture demonstration projects with environmental mitigation requirements.
New grants available for training and education in aquaculture to support workforce development and existing businesses.
Creates a grant program to protect and enhance working waterfronts (e.g., wharfs, ramps) to prevent conversion to incompatible uses.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5746
Sponsor: Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4]
Process start date: 2025-10-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

MARA Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5746.

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 2025-10-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a federal assessment program for commercial-scale offshore aquaculture demonstration projects with environmental mitigation requirements.
  • New grants available for training and education in aquaculture to support workforce development and existing businesses.
  • Creates a grant program to protect and enhance working waterfronts (e.g., wharfs, ramps) to prevent conversion to incompatible uses.
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. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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