Domestic Seafood Production Act

HR 9226, the Domestic Seafood Production Act, funds new or repaired seafood processing facilities and training in coastal communities historically dependent on fishing or facing economic hardship. It targets communities with high poverty rates (≥20%) or low median income (≤80% of state/metro average), requiring the Agriculture Secretary to create an action plan identifying eligible areas for grants. The bill allocates $45 million over two years for projects like cold storage infrastructure, local workforce training, and community-based seafood markets, while banning new offshore aquaculture projects. It mandates tribal consultation and requires projects to prioritize domestic seafood sales, local hiring, and minimizing community disruption.