The Domestic Seafood Production Act directs the federal government to develop a plan and provide grants to strengthen domestic seafood processing capacity and local seafood supply chains. The bill requires the Secretaries of Agriculture and Commerce to identify economically disadvantaged coastal communities that lack adequate seafood processing infrastructure and provide up to $45 million in competitive grants over fiscal years 2025 and 2026 for building new or rehabilitating existing processing facilities, training programs, and business development initiatives. The legislation also prohibits federal agencies from funding or authorizing offshore finfish farming operations in U.S. waters without explicit congressional approval, reversing a previous executive order that promoted aquaculture development. The bill prioritizes projects that commit to selling seafood domestically, hiring local workers, and addressing food insecurity, while requiring the agencies to report back to Congress within one year on the effectiveness of these initiatives and recommendations for expansion.
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