CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3542

119th Congress

CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:May 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher H. Smith

Representative

Republican

NJ-4

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This bill aims to support American aquaculture research and development by adjusting rules around how the Department of Agriculture can fund these programs. It would renew important USDA initiatives focused on aquaculture, which includes things like fish farming, for the next 6 years.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

SponsorChristopher H. Smith (R-NJ)

Introduced5/21/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

ChamberHouse

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CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production Act of 2025

This bill aims to support American aquaculture research and development by adjusting rules around how the Department of Agriculture can fund these programs. It would renew important USDA initiatives focused on aquaculture, which includes things like fish farmi

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This bill aims to support American aquaculture research and development by adjusting rules around how the Department of Agriculture can fund these programs. It would renew important USDA initiatives focused on aquaculture, which includes things like fish farming, for the next 6 years.

Bill Number: 3542
Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ)
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food

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Title: CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production Act of 2025
Bill Number: 3542
Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Summary: This bill aims to support American aquaculture research and development by adjusting rules around how the Department of Agriculture can fund these programs. It would renew important USDA initiatives focused on aquaculture, which includes things like fish farming, for the next 6 years.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to support American aquaculture research and development by adjusting rules around how the Department of Agriculture can fund these programs. It would renew important USDA initiatives focused on aquaculture, which includes things like fish farming, for the next 6 years.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act This bill amends certain limitations on the use of Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding for indirect costs for aquaculture assistance programs. The bill also reauthorizes USDA aquaculture assistance programs through FY2028, which includes research and extension programs.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Removes restrictions on the Department of Agriculture's ability to cover indirect costs for aquaculture assistance programs
Reauthorizes USDA aquaculture research and extension programs through the 2028 fiscal year
Continues federal support for developing new aquaculture technologies and farming techniques

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would benefit American aquaculture businesses and researchers by providing more flexibility and long-term funding for their work. It could lead to advancements in areas like fish farming, shellfish cultivation, and other forms of aquatic food production, potentially making these industries more productive and competitive.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Related Subjects

Agricultural research

Aquaculture

Research administration and funding

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3542, 119th Congress (2025). "CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3542

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