Bills/H.R. 5471

Advancing Quality U.S. Aquaculture Act

Advancing Quality U.S. Aquaculture Act

In CommitteeAgricultureHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
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Plain Language Summary

# Advancing Quality U.S. Aquaculture Act Summary **What It Would Do** The Advancing Quality U.S. Aquaculture Act aims to support and expand fish farming operations in the United States. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on streamlining regulations, providing funding or incentives for aquaculture businesses, and establishing standards for domestically-raised fish production.

The goal is generally to increase American fish farming capacity and reduce reliance on imported seafood. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily affect fish farming companies, fishing industry workers, and potentially consumers through seafood availability and prices. Environmental groups and recreational fishing advocates may also have interests in the bill, depending on its specific regulations regarding water use and coastal impacts. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. As a newly introduced bill in the 119th Congress, it remains in the early stages of the legislative process. *Note: Without access to the bill's full text, this summary reflects typical provisions of aquaculture-focused legislation. For complete details on specific measures, you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov.*.

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Latest Action

September 18, 2025

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.

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Key Dates

Introduced
September 18, 2025
Last Updated
September 18, 2025
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