FLIGHT Act

House Bill

H.R. 5087

119th Congress

FLIGHT Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Frank J. Pallone Jr.

Representative

Democratic

NJ-6

Cosponsors

8

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This bill aims to increase support for the aquaculture and seafood industry. It directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide equal consideration and funding for aquaculture producers as it does for animal agriculture. The bill also requires USDA to educate its staff on aquaculture and conduct research to improve environmental sustainability and adaptability of seafood products.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

SponsorFrank J. Pallone Jr. (D-NJ)

Introduced9/2/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

ChamberHouse

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FLIGHT Act

This bill aims to increase support for the aquaculture and seafood industry. It directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide equal consideration and funding for aquaculture producers as it does for animal agriculture. The bill also requires USDA to

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This bill aims to increase support for the aquaculture and seafood industry. It directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide equal consideration and funding for aquaculture producers as it does for animal agriculture. The bill also requires USDA to educate its staff on aquaculture and conduct research to improve environmental sustainability and adaptability of seafood products.

Bill Number: 5087
Sponsor: Frank J. Pallone Jr. (D-NJ)
Introduced: 9/2/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food

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Fact Sheet

Title: FLIGHT Act
Bill Number: 5087
Sponsor: Frank J. Pallone Jr. (D-NJ)
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Introduced: 9/2/2025
Summary: This bill aims to increase support for the aquaculture and seafood industry. It directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide equal consideration and funding for aquaculture producers as it does for animal agriculture. The bill also requires USDA to educate its staff on aquaculture and con

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to increase support for the aquaculture and seafood industry. It directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide equal consideration and funding for aquaculture producers as it does for animal agriculture. The bill also requires USDA to educate its staff on aquaculture and conduct research to improve environmental sustainability and adaptability of seafood products.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Supporting Equity for Aquaculture and Seafood Act or the SEAS ActThis bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to increase support for aquaculture grants and assistance. (Aquaculture is the controlled breeding, rearing, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, and sea vegetables.)Specifically, the bill directs USDA to give aquaculture producers the same consideration as animal agriculture producers in awarding grants or other assistance. Further, USDA must ensure adequate and fair funding levels for aquaculture producers under USDA programs. USDA must also provide its staff with specific education and trainings on aquaculture. USDA must submit to Congress (1) an annual report that includes information on USDA seafood and aquaculture purchases and grants, and (2) a report on USDA's role in supporting aquaculture and the seafood industry.USDA must make competitive grants (e.g., to regional aquaculture centers or nonprofit organizations) to develop next generation technology to reduce pollution and fuel usage in the seafood and aquaculture industries. Further, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative program grants must address methods of increasing the survival rate and adaptability of shellfish, including resistance to heat, disease, salinity, and acidification.In addition, the federal crop insurance program (FCIP) must research and develop a policy to insure aquaculture products and the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (the agency that finances FCIP operations) must establish a policy to insure aquaculture products.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires USDA to give aquaculture producers the same level of grants and assistance as animal agriculture producers
Mandates USDA to provide staff training and education on aquaculture
Directs USDA to research and develop new technologies to reduce pollution and fuel usage in aquaculture and seafood industries
Requires USDA to establish a federal crop insurance policy to cover aquaculture products

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit the aquaculture and seafood industries by increasing federal support and resources. Aquaculture producers would gain access to more USDA funding and programs, which could help them expand operations and improve sustainability. Consumers may also benefit from increased seafood supply and potentially lower prices. Additionally, the research and technology development provisions could lead to environmental improvements in aquaculture practices.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5087, 119th Congress (2025). "FLIGHT Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5087

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