Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act

This bill reauthorizes federal funding for aquaculture assistance programs , allocating $15,000,000 annually for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030. This sustained investment aims to support and advance research, extension, and teaching activities within the aquaculture sector. The legislation seeks to strengthen American competition in this vital agricultural area. A significant change introduced by the bill is the elimination of the prohibition on indirect costs for these aquaculture assistance awards. Previously, organizations could not recover administrative or overhead expenses associated with these grants. By allowing for the recovery of indirect costs, the bill aims to provide more comprehensive financial support to institutions engaged in aquaculture research and development. This adjustment aligns the funding mechanism with practices common in other federal research programs.