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US HB5471
Bill
Status
9/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nick LaLota
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AI Summary
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Amends the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 to extend program authorization from 2023 to 2029
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Establishes a 14-member Aquaculture Advisory Committee within 180 days of enactment to advise the Secretary on aquaculture best practices, technical assistance, and policy implementation
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Requires periodic reviews and continuing assessments of U.S. aquaculture to occur not less than once every 3 years, including cataloging capital constraints and federal/state regulatory barriers
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Mandates annual reports to Congress on aquaculture status, including federal expenditures on aquaculture purchases, promotion, grants, and research
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Advisory Committee members serve staggered 2-3 year terms, meet at least 3 times per year, and the committee terminates after 5 years with option for 2-year renewals
Legislative Description
Advancing Quality U.S. Aquaculture Act
Agriculture and food
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
9/18/2025