H.R. 5164, the Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act, modifies federal funding rules for aquaculture research programs. The bill removes restrictions that previously prevented aquaculture research grants from including indirect costs—overhead expenses that universities and research institutions use to support their operations. This change allows research institutions to recover administrative and facility costs associated with federally-funded aquaculture projects, making these grants more competitive with other agricultural research funding. The bill authorizes $15 million annually for aquaculture assistance programs from fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The legislation affects universities, research institutions, and aquaculture companies that conduct federally-supported research and development in fish farming and related water-based agriculture sectors.
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