HR4898Referred to Committee

Supporting Equity for Aquaculture and Seafood Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-08-05
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
Type

Sponsor

Frank Pallone, Jr.
Frank Pallone, Jr.
Democrat · NJ · Representative
Votes with party: 97.9% (605 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/P000034

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2025-08-05

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would provide financial support and resources to help small-scale and minority-owned seafood farms compete in the aquaculture industry, which involves raising fish and other seafood in controlled environments. The legislation aims to increase access to loans, grants, and technical assistance for farmers who have historically faced barriers to entering or expanding in this sector. By supporting these businesses, the bill intends to create more economic opportunities in coastal and rural communities while boosting domestic seafood production.

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Subjects

Agriculture and Food
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