S 2218 · 95th Congress · Aquaculture
Aquaculture Policy Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.(1977-10-19)
Plain Language Summary
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Aquaculture Policy Act - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to make a comprehensive assessment of aquaculture in the United States. Directs the Secretary to develop and implement a national aquaculture development strategy, and to furnish leadership for Federal activities relating to the development of aquaculture. Requires the Secretary to alleviate constraints on aquacultural development, furnish assistance regarding aquaculture to public and private organizations and persons, compile production data, arrange for information exchanges with foreign nations, and coordinate the national aquaculture effort. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out any function under this Act through grants to or contracts with Federal or State agencies, colleges and universities, or individuals. Amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to authorize the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to insure, or reinsure insurers of, aquatic species propagated and reared in aquaculture operations. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.…
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Cosponsors (11)
9 Democrats2 Republicans