US House Approves Farm Bill Amendments Expanding USDA Role in Seafood Sector

The US House of Representatives passed its version of the farm bill (Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 [H.R. 7567]) early Thursday morning, delivering significant wins for the seafood industry after years of limited federal support.
The legislation includes several industry-focused amendments that would fundamentally expand USDA involvement in the seafood industry, marking what advocates call a new era of federal recognition for American fishermen and processors.
The bill codifies the Trump administration's newly created USDA Office of Seafood, established through an executive order...
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