Bill · S. 2580· Senate(119-S-2580)
Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act
- Introduced
- 7/31/2025
- Last activity
- 7/31/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Roger Wicker
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act," aims to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977. The primary purpose is to eliminate the current prohibition on indirect costs regarding aquaculture assistance. It proposes to reauthorize aquaculture assistance programs by adding specific funding amounts. Specifically, it seeks to allocate $15,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2025 through 2029.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill specifically allocates $15,000,000 annually for aquaculture assistance and research programs.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill benefits aquaculture business owners by allowing them to include indirect costs in their research assistance awards.
Would farmers be better off under this?+4
The bill provides direct financial support and research assistance for those involved in aquaculture, which is a form of farming.
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 2025 through 2029 to aquaculture assistance (Section 2(a)).
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Flexibility with Indirect Costs: The bill ensures that the limitation regarding indirect costs under section 1473 will not apply to those awards (Section 2(b)).
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 Environmental Protections+2
- 7/31/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii