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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Domestic Aquaculture and Seafood Production
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing on January 30, 2018, to discuss opportunities for expanding domestic . Experts and lawmakers explored how to increase the production of safe, sustainably grown seafood within the United States.
This hearing serves as a foundational discussion for potential federal policies or funding initiatives aimed at increasing domestic seafood production and reducing reliance on imported fish.
Who It Affects
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Domestic Seafood Producers
These entities are the primary focus of potential policy changes regarding aquaculture regulation and support.
Consumers
Changes in domestic production levels may influence the availability and source of seafood in the U.S. market.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on January 30, 2018, in the Russell Senate Office Building.
- The committee examined the current state and future potential of the U.S. aquaculture industry.
- Witnesses included representatives from Prairie AquaTech, the Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center, Harvard's Sustainable Seafood and Health Initiative, and the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute.
- The hearing included a formal record of written responses to questions from Senators Wicker, Nelson, Markey, and Cortez Masto.
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- The committee received supplemental testimony from the Stronger America Through Seafood Campaign and the National Aquaculture Association.
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Focus on Domestic Production
The hearing highlights a strategic interest in shifting seafood supply chains toward domestic aquaculture rather than reliance on imports.
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