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BillHR 5471 · 119

Advancing Quality U.S. Aquaculture Act

Introduced
Sep 18, 2025
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Dec 2, 2025

Bill Summary

Establishes regulations and support for aquaculture, which is the farming of fish and other seafood, in the United States. Funds research and development to improve the quality and sustainability of US aquaculture.

Sponsored By

Nick LaLota
Republican · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. Sep 18, 2025
  2. Dec 2, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the US aquaculture industry, including fish and seafood farmers, by providing them with regulatory guidance and potential funding for research and development. It also impacts consumers of US-farmed seafood by potentially increasing the quality and sustainability of the products they buy.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicFood & Agriculture
CommitteeCommittee on Conservation
IntroducedSep 18, 2025
Last UpdatedDec 2, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Subjects
  • Food

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.