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Introduced
07/28/2023
07/28/2023
In Committee
07/28/2023
07/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report to Congress on Department of Agriculture spending related to seafood purchases and grants, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Supporting Equity for Aquaculture and Seafood Act (SEAS Act), requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit annual reports to Congress on the Department of Agriculture's (USDA) spending on seafood and aquaculture purchases, grants, and promotion. It also directs the USDA to evaluate its role in supporting aquaculture and the seafood industry, including assessing domestic seafood processing capacity, aquaculture's environmental impacts, and providing recommendations to support best practices. The bill further mandates USDA employee training on aquaculture eligibility for grants and programs, establishes an aquaculture education requirement for USDA's Farm Service Agency, extends funding for Regional Aquaculture Centers, and directs the USDA to develop a crop insurance policy for aquaculture products.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (9)
Frank Pallone (D)*,
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Kat Cammack (R),
Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Jared Moskowitz (D),
Jim Moylan (R),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (on 07/28/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5087/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5087/BILLS-118hr5087ih.pdf |
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