Bill > S1529

This bill, known as the "Keep Finfish Free Act of 2025," prohibits federal agencies from issuing permits or taking any actions to authorize or facilitate commercial finfish aquaculture operations in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which is a maritime area extending 200 nautical miles from the United States' coastline. The bill specifically prevents such operations unless Congress passes a new federal statute explicitly authorizing them after the enactment of this bill. The legislation provides clear definitions for key terms: "finfish" is defined as an aquatic finfish at any life stage, excluding amphibians, seaweeds, algae, and invertebrates like shellfish, while "commercial finfish aquaculture" is defined as any activity involving the propagation, rearing, or attempted propagation or rearing of finfish in captivity or under controlled conditions for commercial purposes. By implementing this prohibition, the bill aims to ensure that any future commercial finfish farming in the EEZ will require specific congressional approval, potentially providing greater oversight and regulation of such marine farming activities.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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