Bill > HR5471

This bill amends the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 to extend and improve aquaculture programs in the United States. The key provisions include establishing a new Aquaculture Advisory Committee composed of 14 non-government members who will serve three-year terms and meet at least three times per year. The committee will provide recommendations on aquaculture policies, evaluate research activities, identify barriers to successful aquaculture practices, and advise the Secretary of Agriculture. The bill also requires periodic reviews of aquaculture programs, mandates an annual report to Congress detailing the status of aquaculture in the United States, and includes new requirements for cataloging capital constraints and regulatory barriers facing the aquaculture industry. Additionally, the bill extends the authorization of aquaculture programs from 2023 to 2029, provides technical corrections to existing language, and aims to support the development of aquaculture practices using the best available science. The overall goal is to promote the growth and sustainability of the aquaculture industry by creating a more structured and supportive framework for its development.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5471/all-info