SEAS Act Returns to Congress, Seeking Parity for US Seafood Producers in USDA Programs
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) reintroduced the Supporting Equity for Aquaculture and Seafood (SEAS) Act, a bipartisan bill that would ensure seafood producers get “equal treatment” under US Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.
The bill would also spark new investments in US aquaculture.
Pallone, who is the Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, explained that the SEAS Act would direct the USDA to treat aquaculture and seafood producers with the same consideration as livestock and crop farmers for grant and assistance...
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