Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 5164
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Agriculture and Food
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-01-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-16T08:08:00Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation aims to support aquaculture research by reauthorizing funding for assistance programs and removing restrictions on indirect costs for such awards.
Key Provisions
- Adds $15,000,000 in annual funding for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 under Section 1477(a) of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977.
- Applies the general indirect cost limitation from Section 1462 to aquaculture awards.
- Removes the prior prohibition on indirect costs under Section 1473 for these awards, effective upon enactment.
- The bill is titled the "Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act."
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Extends authorization for aquaculture assistance beyond prior limits by adding specific funding levels for five future years.
- Alters cost recovery rules by replacing a full ban on indirect costs with the standard federal limitation, allowing recipients to cover overhead expenses.
Potential Impacts
- Increases federal support for aquaculture programs, potentially expanding research activities.
- Enables universities and research institutions to recover a portion of administrative costs, which may encourage broader participation in grant applications.
- Affects federal budgeting for the Department of Agriculture by authorizing new spending through 2030.
Main Stakeholders
- Aquaculture researchers and institutions receiving federal grants.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers the programs.
- The aquaculture industry, which may benefit from expanded research outcomes.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Represents standard congressional authorization of appropriations and adjustment of grant rules with no apparent constitutional conflicts.
- Focuses on domestic research policy without direct effects on international relations or core legal frameworks.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (3)
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large]
Recent Actions
- 2026-01-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 2025-09-04: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 2025-09-04: Introduced in House
- 2025-09-04: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act — issued 2025-09-04 — PDF (2 pages)