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Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 28, 2018
Latest Action
October 22, 2018
Primary Sponsor
Steven M. PalazzoRepublican(MS)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
70pct
24d open
vs 7,393 other HR bills in the 115th — cohort avg 50d
Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture Act or the AQUAA Act This bill directs the Department of Commerce to establish an Office of Marine Aquaculture within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to coordinate regulatory, scientific, outreach, and international issues related to aquaculture. Commerce must establish a research and development program to award competitive, peer-reviewed grants to fund research and extension services, including to develop and evaluate methodologies to prevent, minimize, and mitigate potential adverse ecosystem and socioeconomic impacts of marine aquaculture.
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Filing registrants (6)
2020 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Monitoring legislative language and reintroduction of AQUAA Act (115th Congress, HR 6966/S.3188); Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act (S.1417); federal strategic ports readiness program (Section 3515 National Defense Authorization Act).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2020 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Monitoring legislative language and reintroduction of AQUAA Act (115th Congress, HR 6966/S.3188); Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act (S.1417); federal strategic ports readiness program (Section 3515 National Defense Authorization Act).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Monitoring legislative language and reintroduction of AQUAA Act (115th Congress, HR 6966/S.3188); Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act (S.1417); federal strategic ports readiness program (Section 3515 National Defense Authorization Act).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Monitoring legislative language and reintroduction of AQUAA Act (115th Congress, HR 6966/S.3188); Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act (S.1417); federal strategic ports readiness program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2019 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Monitoring legislative language and reintroduction of AQUAA Act (115th Congress, HR 6966/S.3188); Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act (S.1417); federal strategic ports readiness program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2019 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Aquafarm project in federal waters; Implementation of HR6206 - Coast Guard Bule Technology Center of Expertise Act; S.3188/HR6966 - Aquaa Act; Monitoring reintroduction of AQUAA Act (115th Congress, HR 6966/S.3188).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S 3138, HR 6966: Aquaculture legislation; Aquaculture and aquaculture permits; HR 961(Kildee), HR 223(Young),
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Manufacturing
manufacturing of domestic and imported seafood products; Food Safety Modernization Act Implementation; health benefits of a seafood diet; food costs; tax reform; global production and distribution of seafood;trade discussions; promotion of exported goods; Generalized Systems of Preferences; Lacey Act violations; seafood traceability regulations; international regulatory issues; international seafood treaties;anti-dumping and countervailing duties policy; trade issues with European Union; tariff disputes over imported and domestic seafood products; AQUAA Act (S. 3138/HR 6966)
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Sustainability and management of fisheries resources; regional fisheries management organizations; fish farming management and aquaculture to provide fish for the future; NOAA enforcement; global production and distribution of seafood; seafood traceability regulations; international regulatory issues; tax reform; Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization; HR 200: Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act; HR 1382: GOFISH Act; HR 2023: Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017; S.1520 Modernizng Recreational Fisheries Management Act; S.3138/HR 6966: The AQUAA Act
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Animals
Sustainability and management of fisheries resources; regional fisheries management organizations; health benefits versus risk of consuming seafood;fish farming management and aquaculture to provide fish for the future; The AQUAA Act (S.3138; HR 6966); NOAA enforcement; seafood traceability regulations; global production and distribution of seafood;Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization (HR. 200; S.1520);domestic aquaculture improvements (S.3138; HR 6966 the AQUAA act)
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 6966/S. 3138 "Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture Act" or the "AQUAA Act"
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related to, and regulatory matters regarding: international foreign assistance funding; the Arctic region; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; wildlife crime; and climate change Other Specific Activities: Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1247/S. 480) - support Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Act (H.R. 5885/S. 826) - support Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act (H.R. 5697) - support Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act (H.R. 1784/S. 991) - support SAVES Act (H.R. 2603) - oppose Allowing Alaska IVORY Act (S. 1965) - oppose, advocate for changes reflecting conservation priorities Tropical Forest Conservation Authorization Act of 2017 (S. 1023) - support Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals Act (H.R. 4819 / S. 3196) - support American Prairie Conservation Act (H.R. 3939/S. 1913) - support Save our Seas Act of 2017 (S. 756/ H.R. 2752) - support Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (S. 3042) - support conservation titles AQUAA Act (H.R. 6966/S. 3138) - support Recognizing the Need for China to Maintain its Ban on Rhinoceros and Tiger Parts (H.Res. 1177) - support USMCA Agreement (not yet introduced) - support strong and effective environmental provisions in renegotiated agreement H.R. 1-10 on Paris Agreement & subnational action (not yet introduced) - support; advocating for sound design of the Paris Rulebook and phasing out Clean Development Mechanism and Joint Implementation WTO Fisheries Subsidies - support renewed plurilateral and WTO discussions on curtailing fishing subsidies U.S. Policy on Climate Change (no legislation yet introduced) - support multi-pronged approach for addressing climate change U.S. Policy on ICAO CORSIA - support corresponding adjustments of emissions units used by airlines towards compliance obligations U.S. Policy to Block Import of Illegally Harvested Seafood - support; advocate for appropriations; advocate for legislation establishing all-government approach U.S. Policy on International Action to Address Ocean Plastics - support
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
aquaculture funded and regulated by NOAA and USDA S.3138/HR 6966 AQUAA Act - all sections
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $17,500
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Red Snapper fish stock assessment Marine aquaculture Reauthorization for the Sea Grant program S. 129 and HR 4306 S. 3138/HR 6966 AQUAA Act - R&D program authorization
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Aquafarm project in federal waters; Energizing American Shipbuilding Act (s.2916/HR5893); S.3508 - Save Our Seas Act of 2018; HR6206 - Coast Guard Bule Technology Center of Expertise Act; S.3188/HR6966 - Aquaa Act; HR5373 - Algae Agriculture Act of 2018.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 6966/S.3138 Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture Act of the "AQUAA Act"
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 6966/S.3138 Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture Act of the "AQUAA Act"
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
aquaculture funded and regulated by NOAA and USDA S.3138/HR 6966 AQUAA Act - all sections
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $17,500
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Red Snapper fish stock assessment Marine aquaculture Reauthorization for the Sea Grant program S. 129 and HR 4306 S. 3138/HR 6966 AQUAA Act - R&D program authorization
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related to, and regulatory matters regarding: international foreign assistance funding; the Arctic region; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; wildlife crime; and climate change. Other Specific Activities: Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1247/S. 480) - support Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Act (H.R. 5885/S. 826) - support Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act (H.R. 5697) - support Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act (H.R. 1784/S. 991) - support Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act (H.R. 200) - oppose SAVES Act (H.R. 2603) - oppose Allowing Alaska IVORY Act (S. 1965) - advocate for changes reflecting conservation priorities Tropical Forest Conservation Authorization Act of 2017 (S. 1023) - support Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals Act (H.R. 4819) - support Wildlife Conservation & Anti-Trafficking Act (H.R. 5697) - support American Prairie Conservation Act (H.R. 3939/S. 1913) - support Save our Seas Act of 2017 (S. 756/ H.R. 2752) - support Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (H.R. 2/S. 3042) - support conservation titles FAA Reauthorization Act (S. 1405) - oppose supersonics provision, advocate for changes Unintroduced legislation Regarding U.S. Forest Protection - support legislation addressing US deforestation AQUAA Act (H.R. 6966/S. 3138) - support NAFTA Renegotiation - support strong and effective environmental provisions in renegotiated agreement WTO Fisheries Subsidies - support renewed plurilateral and WTO discussions on curtailing fishing subsidies Maritime SAFE Act (S. 3400) - support Regulations Addressing Forced Labor - support U.S. Policy on Climate Change - support U.S. participation in Paris Agreement U.S. Policy on ICAO CORSIA - support; advocate against inclusion of fossil fuels; advocate for strong sustainability criteria for fuels U.S. Policy to Block Import of Illegally Harvested Seafood - support; advocate for appropriations; advocate for legislation establishing all-government approach NOAA Trusted Trader Seafood Import Monitoring Regulations - support
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Aquafarm project in federal waters; Energizing American Shipbuilding Act (s.2916/HR5893); S.3508 - Save Our Seas Act of 2018; HR6206 - Coast Guard Bule Technology Center of Expertise Act; S.3188/HR6966 - Aquaa Act; HR5373 - Algae Agriculture Act of 2018.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)