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HR 4898 · in committee · significant

Supporting Equity for Aquaculture and Seafood Act

What this bill does

  • The bill directs USDA to increase grants and support for aquaculture producers to match what animal agriculture receives.
  • Fish and shellfish farmers, seafood companies, and regional aquaculture centers are affected by the new funding and requirements.
  • USDA must develop crop insurance for aquaculture and fund research on sustainable seafood technology and shellfish resilience.

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  1. 01

    What specific funding gaps currently exist between aquaculture and traditional animal agriculture that this bill aims to address?

  2. 02

    How might crop insurance for aquaculture affect seafood prices and accessibility for consumers compared to current market conditions?

  3. 03

    Which regions or types of aquaculture producers would benefit most from increased USDA grants and research funding under this bill?

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Sponsor · D-NJ-6

Frank Pallone, Jr.

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Introduced 2025-08-05

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-08-05 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

  2. 2025-08-05 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. 2025-08-05 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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