Advancing Quality U.S. Aquaculture Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Advancing Quality U.S. Aquaculture Act, amends the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 to strengthen and expand aquaculture programs. It requires periodic reviews of aquaculture programs, establishes an Aquaculture Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary of Agriculture, and mandates an annual report to Congress detailing the status of aquaculture in the United States. The bill also updates references to relevant years and includes provisions for identifying regulatory and capital constraints impacting the industry.
Key provisions
- Requires periodic reviews of aquaculture programs.
- Establishes an Aquaculture Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary.
- Mandates an annual report to Congress on the status of U.S. aquaculture.
- Includes provisions for identifying regulatory and capital constraints.
- Updates references to relevant years (changing 2023 to 2029).
- Creates a catalog of capital constraints and regulatory barriers.
- Authorizes the Secretary to establish an advisory committee to oversee aquaculture best practices.
- Requires the committee to provide technical assistance to aquaculture farmers.
Who is affected
- Aquaculture Industry
- Federal Government Agencies (particularly the Department of Agriculture)
- State Governments
- Fisheries and Aquaculture Farmers
- Consumers
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