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H.R.9673

MARA Act of 2026 Marine Aquaculture Research for America Act of 2026

Marine Aquaculture Research for America Act of 2026

Introduced·7/14/26

Establishes an assessment program for commercial-scale offshore aquaculture through demonstration projects.

The Marine Aquaculture Research for America Act of 2026 establishes an assessment program for commercial-scale offshore aquaculture through demonstration projects. It requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to issue permits for commercial-scale demonstration projects for proposed offshore aquaculture facilities. The Act also mandates the creation of Aquaculture Centers of Excellence to support workforce development and working waterfronts.

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History

Jul 14

House

Introduced in House

Jul 14

House

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.