Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act

This bill continues federal support for aquaculture research and outreach. It sets aside $15 million each year from 2025 through 2029 for these programs, helping universities, extension services, and partners keep projects going that support fish and shellfish farming in the U.S.

It also updates how grant money can be used for “indirect costs,” like utilities and administrative support. From the date the law takes effect, these grants will follow one general limit on indirect costs and will no longer be subject to a separate limit that previously applied to these awards. This change is meant to make funding rules clearer and more consistent across programs.

• Who is affected: Aquaculture research and extension programs and their partner institutions.
• What changes: $15 million per year for 2025–2029; indirect cost rules shift to one standard limit and remove another that had applied to these awards.
• When: Funding applies to fiscal years 2025–2029; the indirect cost change starts on the date the law is enacted.