Bill · H.R. 5164· House(119-HR-5164)
Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act
- Introduced
- 9/4/2025
- Last activity
- 1/13/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- Sponsored by
- Jill Tokuda
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act," seeks to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977. The primary goal is to eliminate the prohibition on indirect costs related to aquaculture assistance. It also proposes reauthorizing aquaculture assistance programs. Specifically, it adds $15,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill explicitly provides $15,000,000 annually from 2026 through 2030 for aquaculture assistance and research programs.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The removal of the prohibition on indirect costs makes receiving aquaculture assistance more flexible and beneficial for research-based businesses.
Would farmers be better off under this?+4
The bill supports aquaculture, which is a key sector for many agricultural producers and farmers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Funding for Aquaculture: The bill adds $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 under Section 1477(a)(3). This provides specific annual funding for aquaculture assistance programs.
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Removal of Indirect Cost Restrictions: Under Section 2(b), the bill states that the limitation on indirect costs under section 1473 shall not apply to aquaculture awards. This allows for different treatment of indirect costs for these specific awards.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Farmers+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3Improves Environmental Protections+2
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Pablo HernándezDemocrat · Puerto Rico
Robert WittmanRepublican · Virginia